14.02.2025 22 as [REJECTED] C. R. M. (A) 485 of 2025 In Re: An application for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with Chakdah Police Station Case No.59 of 2025 dated 17.01.2025 under Sections 21(C)/25/29 of the NDPS Act. In Re: Santosh Kumar Shaw. … … Petitioner Mr. Goutam Das Mr. Ashok Pandey … … for the petitioner Ms. Subhasree Patel Md Yasen A. Ismail … … for the State 1. Heard the learned Advocates for the parties. 2. We have considered the materials on record. Petitioner is the registered owner of the vehicle which was used to transport narcotics above commercial quantity i.e. 9400 bottles of phensedyl syrup. Custodial interrogation of the petitioner is necessary to unfold ramifications of the crime. 3. In view of the aforesaid fact and statutory restrictions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act, we are not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 4. Accordingly, the prayer for anticipatory bail of the petitioner is rejected. (Shampa Dutt (Paul), J.) (Joymalya Bagchi, J.) Signed By : ALOK SETH High Court of Calcutta 17 th of February 2025 05:48:08 PM