Criminal Law and Factors For Bail

*Criminal Law - NDPS Act, 1985 - Less than Commercial Quantity - Factors for Bail*

In this case, it was pointed out that accused has not made out a case for grant of regular bail at the stage (when charges are yet to be framed). Despite there being no direct recovery of the contraband, the prosecution's case, at this stage, demonstrates the involvement of the accused in facilitating distribution of contraband. Although, no contraband was recovered from the accused, prima facie there seems to be pattern of covert coordination and facilitation in the distribution of the contraband. Accused was in custody for more than 9 months and offence involved less than commercial quantity, however, grant of bail was not found proper. - *Sujit Raghunath Bangera v State of Maharashtra [2026] GCtR 167 (Bombay)*