The HC granted bail to the Applicant charged under Sections...

The HC granted bail to the Applicant charged under Sections 8(c), 20(b), 22(c), 23(c), 27-A, and 29 of the NDPS Act for recovery of 100 LSD blots exceeding commercial quantity thresholds. The Court held that mere receipt of a courier parcel, without evidence indicating knowledge of its illicit contents, does not establish possession under the Act. The confessional statement under Section 67 was deemed insufficient absent corroborative evidence such as call records or financial transactions linking the Applicant to the trafficking network. Consequently, the Court found reasonable grounds to believe the Applicant is not guilty and no likelihood of reoffending or flight risk existed, satisfying both limbs of Section 37(1)(b). Bail was granted on furnishing a personal bond of Rs. 25,000 with one surety of like amount, subject to conditions and approval by the Trial Court or appropriate authority.

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