https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=89101 HC granted regular bail in a narcotic smuggling case, finding procedural violations under NDPS Act. The court determined that the applicant was held in illegal custody from 21.05.2023 to 25.05.2023, violating constitutional rights under Articles 21 and 22. Despite Section 37 NDPS Act restrictions, bail was granted due to significant procedural non-compliance, including delayed reporting, non-production within 24 hours, and absence of prior information documentation. The applicant was directed to furnish a personal bond of Rs. 25,000 with a matching surety, subject to trial court conditions. Bail application was allowed, recognizing fundamental rights and procedural irregularities in the detention process. en-us Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:25:37 +0530 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:25:39 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=89101 HC granted regular bail in a narcotic smuggling case, finding procedural violations under NDPS Act. The court determined that the applicant was held in illegal custody from 21.05.2023 to 25.05.2023, violating constitutional rights under Articles 21 and 22. Despite Section 37 NDPS Act restrictions, bail was granted due to significant procedural non-compliance, including delayed reporting, non-production within 24 hours, and absence of prior information documentation. The applicant was directed to furnish a personal bond of Rs. 25,000 with a matching surety, subject to trial court conditions. Bail application was allowed, recognizing fundamental rights and procedural irregularities in the detention process. Highlights Customs Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:25:37 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=89101