IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 216 Deven Kashyap State of Haryana CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM AGGARWAL Present: Mr. Ms. Vasundhara Dalal Anand, Sr. DAG, Haryana. *** VIKRAM AGGARWAL, J (ORAL) Prayer in the present petition preferred under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short the “BNSS”) grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. registered under Section Substances Act, 1985 (for short the “NDPS Act”) Yamuna Nagar, District Yamuna Nagar. 2. C 3. On 21.01.2024 at about 3.00 p.m., while a police party was present near West Yamun patrolling and investigation, a secret information was received to the effect that the petitioner was running a chemist sho Khajuri Road. It was informed that he was indulging in selling of narcotic/psychotropic tablets and capsules. It was also informed that a huge quantity of contraband had illegally been stored by him in a room behind his shop. On receipt of the information, a raid was conducted at the shop of the IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M Date of Decision: Kashyap V/s State of Haryana HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM AGGARWAL Mr. Sutikshan Sharma, Advocate, Ms. Vasundhara Dalal Anand, Sr. DAG, Haryana. *** VIKRAM AGGARWAL, J (ORAL) Prayer in the present petition preferred under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short the “BNSS”) grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. registered under Sections 22(C) and 29 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (for short the “NDPS Act”) Yamuna Nagar, District Yamuna Nagar. ustody certificate filed in Court today is taken on record. On 21.01.2024 at about 3.00 p.m., while a police party was present near West Yamuna Canal, District Yamuna Nagar in connection with patrolling and investigation, a secret information was received to the effect that the petitioner was running a chemist shop in the name of DK Pharmacy at Khajuri Road. It was informed that he was indulging in selling of narcotic/psychotropic tablets and capsules. It was also informed that a huge quantity of contraband had illegally been stored by him in a room behind his p. On receipt of the information, a raid was conducted at the shop of the IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH M-12939-2026 Date of Decision: 21.07.2026 …Petitioner …Respondent HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM AGGARWAL Sutikshan Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner. Ms. Vasundhara Dalal Anand, Sr. DAG, Haryana. Prayer in the present petition preferred under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short the “BNSS”) is for the grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.27, dated 21.01.2024 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (for short the “NDPS Act”) at Police Station Sadar ustody certificate filed in Court today is taken on record. On 21.01.2024 at about 3.00 p.m., while a police party was a Canal, District Yamuna Nagar in connection with patrolling and investigation, a secret information was received to the effect p in the name of DK Pharmacy at Khajuri Road. It was informed that he was indulging in selling of narcotic/psychotropic tablets and capsules. It was also informed that a huge quantity of contraband had illegally been stored by him in a room behind his p. On receipt of the information, a raid was conducted at the shop of the Prayer in the present petition preferred under Section 483 of is for the 27, dated 21.01.2024 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic at Police Station Sadar On 21.01.2024 at about 3.00 p.m., while a police party was a Canal, District Yamuna Nagar in connection with patrolling and investigation, a secret information was received to the effect p in the name of DK Pharmacy at Khajuri Road. It was informed that he was indulging in selling of narcotic/psychotropic tablets and capsules. It was also informed that a huge quantity of contraband had illegally been stored by him in a room behind his VIKAS CHANDER 2026.07.22 14.34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-12939-2026 -2- petitioner. 1,35,300/- tablets of tramadol and alprazolam were recovered from him, which were contained in a number of boxes containing a number of strips. The weight of the contraband came to 19 k.g. whereas, the commercial quantity for alprazolam is 100 grams and for tramadol, it is 250 grams. 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated. He submits that in fact the contraband was planted upon the petitioner by the investigating agency. He further submits that the petitioner is in custody since 21.01.2024; almost 2 ½ years have gone by, final report has already been submitted; charges have already been framed and still 9 witnesses out of a total of 25 remain to be examined and trial will take a sufficiently long time. He submits that under the circumstances, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody any longer. 5. Per contra, learned counsel representing the State has opposed the bail petition stating that a huge quantity of contraband was recovered from the petitioner and in case he is released on bail, he may abscond. 6. I have considered the submissions made by learned counsel for the parties. 7. No doubt, the petitioner is in custody for the last almost 2½ years. However, out of a total of 25 witnesses, 16 already stand examined. Still further, the allegations are extremely serious as 19 k.g. of contraband is alleged to have been recovered from the petitioner, who was running a chemist stop in the name of some other person. This Court finds absolutely no reason to release the petitioner on bail merely because he is in custody for the last 2 ½ years. 8. That being so, the petition is found to be devoid of merit and is accordingly dismissed. VIKAS CHANDER 2026.07.22 14.34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-12939-2026 -3- However, nothing stated herein above shall be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. (VIKRAM AGGARWAL) JUDGE July 21, 2026 vcgarg Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VIKAS CHANDER 2026.07.22 14.34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document