https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=439204 In NDPS prosecutions involving a minimum sentence of ten years and a minimum fine of one lakh rupees, prolonged pre-trial custody is treated as a material factor in considering bail. The text notes that custody exceeding five years may trigger release under the governing undertrial-release directions, even where Section 37 bail restrictions apply, subject to prescribed conditions and safeguards. It also states that a disclosure statement under Section 67 of the NDPS Act is not admissible evidence under the governing law, which affects the evidentiary basis for continued detention. On that footing, bail was granted to the undertrial accused with conditions. en-us Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0530 Sat, 08 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=439204 In NDPS prosecutions involving a minimum sentence of ten years and a minimum fine of one lakh rupees, prolonged pre-trial custody is treated as a material factor in considering bail. The text notes that custody exceeding five years may trigger release under the governing undertrial-release directions, even where Section 37 bail restrictions apply, subject to prescribed conditions and safeguards. It also states that a disclosure statement under Section 67 of the NDPS Act is not admissible evidence under the governing law, which affects the evidentiary basis for continued detention. On that footing, bail was granted to the undertrial accused with conditions. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=439204