Amritpal Singh vs National Investigation Agency
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Case Significance
Amritpal Singh vs National Investigation Agency is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 2, 2024 (citation: ik-7141203). The petitioner sought regular bail in an NIA case involving the seizure of 102.136 kg heroin from a consignment of licorice roots imported from Afghanistan through M/s Shree Balaji Trading Co., with the drug trafficking network spanning India, Afghanistan, and the UAE. The court noted the severity of the offence under Sections 21(c)/29 NDPS Act involving commercial quantity heroin smuggled via international trade channels, the adverse societal impact of drug trafficking, and the stringent con The case was heard by Justice Anish Dayal. Counsel appearing: Anant Chittoria (counsel for petitioner), Harish Chand (counsel for petitioner), M.L. Yadav (counsel for petitioner), Silpa Singh (counsel for respondent), Vanshaj Tyagi (counsel for respondent).
Summary
The petitioner sought regular bail in an NIA case involving the seizure of 102.136 kg heroin from a consignment of licorice roots imported from Afghanistan through M/s Shree Balaji Trading Co., with the drug trafficking network spanning India, Afghanistan, and the UAE. The court noted the severity of the offence under Sections 21(c)/29 NDPS Act involving commercial quantity heroin smuggled via international trade channels, the adverse societal impact of drug trafficking, and the stringent conditions for bail under Section 37 NDPS Act. The bail petition was dismissed.
What was the outcome of Amritpal Singh vs National Investigation Agency?
The petitioner sought regular bail in an NIA case involving the seizure of 102.136 kg heroin from a consignment of licorice roots imported from Afghanistan through M/s Shree Balaji Trading Co., with t...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (ik-7141203)