High Court's Bail Decision Overturned for Ignoring Seriousness in Heroin Smuggling Case; Non-bailable Warrant Issued.

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....Seeking grant of Bail - smuggling - contraband item - Heroin - The High Court has clearly overlooked crucial requirements and glossed over the circumstances which were material to the issue as to whether a case for the grant of bail was established. In failing to do so, the order of the High Court becomes unsustainable. Moreover, it has emerged, during the course of the hearing that after the respondent was enlarged on bail he has consistently remained away from the criminal trial resulting in the issuance of a non-bailable warrant against him. The High Court ought to have given due weight to the seriousness and gravity of the crime which it has failed to do. - SC....