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IN THE SPECIAL COURT FOR NARCOTIC DRUGS AND
PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES ACT, 1985, AT GREATER BOMBAY
BAIL APPLICATION NO.1012 OF 2023
IN
NDPS REMAND APPLICATION NO.1362 of 2023
CNR NO.MHCC02-017172-2023
Sona Lallan Gupta
Age-19, Occupation-Service,
Address-Near ZamZam Stores,
Juhu Galli, Opp. Sofiya House,
Andheri (W), Mumbai- 400 058.

.. Applicant/Accused.

VERSUS
The State of Maharashtra
(at the instance of Dindoshi Police
Station, vide CR.No.726 of 2023.)

.. Respondent.

Advocate Mr. Sunil Gomase for the Applicant/Accused.
APP Mr. Wajid Shaikh for the State/Respondent.
CORAM : H.H. THE SPECIAL JUDGE (NDPS)
SHRI. A.V. KHARKAR
(C.R.NO.42)
DATE : 14th December, 2023.
ORDER
1.

This is an application for bail by applicant/accused Sona Lallan
Gupta who has been arrested by officers of Dindoshi Police Station in
CR.No.726 of 2023, for the offence punishable under Section 8(c) read
with Section 22(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance
Act, 1985, (for short, ‘NDPS Act’).

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The case of the prosecution is that on 13.10.2023, during the
routine course of patrolling the police party saw the applicant. He was
standing on the road. He was waiting for somebody on his motorcycle.
His movements were suspicion. He was detained and panch witnesses
were arranged. He was searched in presence of two panch witnesses.
During his personal search 5 grams of MD was found and he has been
prosecuted for violation of the NDPS Act.
3.

The counsel for the accused has submitted that seized quantity is
a non commercial quantity and hence, bar of Section 37 of the NDPS
Act would not apply. Moreover, there is non compliance with the
statutory provisions regarding search and seizure. He is seeking bail.
4.

APP has submitted that the investigation is in progress and
considering the gravity of offence, bail may be rejected.
5.

Heard both the sides. Perused the say filed by the prosecution.

6.

The seized contraband is non commercial quantity. Hence, bar of
Section 37 of the NDPS Act would not apply. Considering the quantity
of contraband seized and that there are no criminal antecedents.
Therefore, there is no impediment to release the accused on bail.
Hence, the following order is passed:
Order
1.

Bail Application No.1012 of 2023 is hereby allowed.

2.

Applicant/Accused
Sona
Lallan
Gupta,
being
accused
in
CR.No.726 of 2023, registered with Dindoshi Police Station, for the
offence punishable under Section 8(c) read with Section 22(b) of the
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, be released on
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furnishing solvent surety and P.R. bond of Rs.40,000/- (Rupees Forty
Thousand Only).
3.

The applicant/accused and his surety shall provide their
respective residential addresses, mobile numbers and email addresses,
if any.
4.

The applicant/accused shall not tamper with evidence or offer
inducement or threaten prosecution witnesses.
5.

To ensure that the applicant/accused does not flee, he is required
to mark his presence with Dindoshi Police Station, on every Tuesday
and Thursday between 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m., until further order.
6.

Prior to his release, the applicant/accused shall furnish his
residential proof and deposit Passport, if any, with Investigating Officer
under intimation to this Court.
7.

The applicant/accused shall not commit offence of similar
nature.
8.

Bail Application No.1012 of 2023 in NDPS Remand Application
No.1362 of 2023 is disposed off.

Date : 14.12.2023
Dictated on
: 14.12.2023
Transcribed on : 15.12.2023
HHJ signed on : 15.12.2023
(A. V. KHARKAR)
NDPS Special Judge,
City Civil & Sessions Court,
Gr. Bombay.

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“CERTIFIED TO BE TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL
SIGNED JUDGMENT/ORDER.”
15.12.2023/ 1.28 p.m.

(Mrs. Pradnya S. Naik)
UPLOAD DATE AND TIME
NAME OF STENOGRAPHER
Name of the Judge (With Court room no.)

SHRI A.V.Kharkar
(C.R. No.42)
Date of Pronouncement of JUDGMENT/ 14.12.2023
ORDER
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