IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA Cr. MP(M) No. 428 of 2026 Date of Decision : 7.4.2026 Rajinder Singh ....Petitioner Versus State of H.P. ....Respondent Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rakesh Kainthla, Judge. Whether approved for reporting? 1 No. For the petitioner : Mr. N.S. Chandel, Senior Advocate, with M/s Shwetima Dogra and Sidharth Satija, Advocates. For the respondent/State : Mr. Ajit Sharma, Deputy Advocate General. Rakesh Kainthla, Judge (Oral) Status report has been submitted confirming that the report of SFSL, Junga has been received which shows that exhibit Dottpain 100 SR is the sample of Acetaminophen Tablets and the exhibit of Alpha 0.5 is a sample of Alprazolam Tablets. As per the prosecution case, the total quantity of Alprazolam Tablets is 1.867 grams which is a small quantity. Since the offence punishable under Section 21 of the Narcotic 1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? Yes. 2 Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) for the possession of small quantity is a bailable offence, therefore, the present petition is dismissed as having become infructuous, so also the pending miscellaneous application(s), if any. (Rakesh Kainthla) Judge 7th April, 2026 (Chander/Nikita)