Supreme Court of India

Union of India v. Shri Shiv Shanker Kesari

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Reported as [2007] 9 S.C.R. 964
Bench Arijit Pasayat J.
Decided 14 September 2007

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Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985: s.37(l)(b)(ii)­ Grant of bail-Consideration for-Held : Court required to consider if there were reasonable grounds for believing that accused is not guilty and that he is not likely to commit any offence while on bail-But not to record any finding that accused is not guilty. Words and phrases: Word 'reasonable'-Meaning of-Discussed Prosecution case was that the respondent was found in possession of huge quantity of poppy straw. The Special Judge rejected the bail application made by the respondent. The High Court by the impugned order

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