https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=769329 Delhi HC granted regular bail to accused in narcotics case involving substantial drug recovery. Prosecution relied solely on bank transactions between accused and co-accused totaling approximately Rs. 83,000 over three years. Court found no evidence linking money received in March 2022 to heroin seizure in April 2022. Accused explained Rs. 6 lakh transaction as car purchase payment. Court noted accused in custody since May 2022 without charges framed, trial would be prolonged, and no flight risk existed due to business interests in India. Relying on constitutional principles in Najeeb and Manish Sisodia cases, court emphasized Article 21 liberty rights supersede statutory restrictions, stating prolonged incarceration without conviction constitutes punishment without trial. Bail granted with conditions. en-us Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:13:29 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=769329 Delhi HC granted regular bail to accused in narcotics case involving substantial drug recovery. Prosecution relied solely on bank transactions between accused and co-accused totaling approximately Rs. 83,000 over three years. Court found no evidence linking money received in March 2022 to heroin seizure in April 2022. Accused explained Rs. 6 lakh transaction as car purchase payment. Court noted accused in custody since May 2022 without charges framed, trial would be prolonged, and no flight risk existed due to business interests in India. Relying on constitutional principles in Najeeb and Manish Sisodia cases, court emphasized Article 21 liberty rights supersede statutory restrictions, stating prolonged incarceration without conviction constitutes punishment without trial. Bail granted with conditions. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=769329