1 CGHC010363132026 2026:CGHC:42737 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 8744 of 2026 Mahendra Bisnoi S/o Laxman Ram Bisnoi Aged About 24 Years R/o Nokda, Godara, P.S. Bhojasar, Dist. Phalodi, Rajathan. Current Add- School Chowk, Borsi P.S. Padmanabhpur, Dist -Durg (C.G.). ... Applicant versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through Station House Officer (S.H.O.) P.S. - Padmnapur, Dist -Durg (C.G.). ... Non-Applicant For Applicant : Mr. Palash Jha, Advocate For Non-Applicant /State : Ms. Monika Thakur, Panel Lawyer Hon’ble Shri Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandey Order on Board 01.10.2026 1. The applicant has preferred this first bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail, as he has been arrested in connection with Crime No. 299/2026 registered at Police Station Padnmabhpur, District Durg (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 8/15(b), 27 (a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. 2. The case of the prosecution, in brief, is that on 23.05.2026, the police of Police Station Padmnabhpur, District Durg conducted a raid and seized 12.330 kg of contraband Ganja from the possession of the present 2 applicant, thereafter, the police registered an FIR against the applicant and he was arrested on 23.05.2026. 3. Learned counsel appearing for the applicant would submit that the applicant is innocent and has falsely been implicated in the present case. He would further submit that the seized contraband article, i.e., 12.330 kg of Ganja, is of intermediate quantity (less than commercial quantity), hence the rigours of Section 37 of the NDPS Act do not apply to the applicant's case. He would also submit that the charge-sheet has already been filed before the competent Court, the applicant has no criminal antecedents, he has been in judicial custody since 23.05.2026, and the conclusion of the trial is likely to take considerable time; thus, the applicant may be enlarged on regular bail. 4. On the other hand, learned counsel appearing for the State/non- applicant would oppose the bail application and submit that intermediate quantity of contraband Ganja was recovered from the exclusive possession of the applicant; thus, he is not entitled to be released on regular bail. However, she admits that the charge-sheet has already been filed before the competent Court and that none of the previous antecedents pertain to the NDPS Act. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the case diary. 6. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, particularly that the seized contraband article (12.330 kg of Ganja) is of intermediate quantity, which is below commercial quantity; further charge-sheet has already been filed, the applicant has no criminal antecedent, he is in judicial custody since 23.05.2026, and the conclusion of the trial is likely to take some time, this Court is inclined to enlarge the applicant on regular bail. Accordingly, the bail application is allowed. 7. It is directed that in the event of the applicant executing a personal bond for a sum of Rs.50,000/- with one surety in the like sum to the 3 satisfaction of the concerned trial Court, he shall be released on bail, on following conditions :- (i) he shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such fact to the Court, (ii) he shall not act in any manner which will be prejudicial to fair and expeditious trial, and (iii) he shall appear before the trial Court on each and every date given to him by the said Court till disposal of the trial. The observation made hereinabove is for the purpose of deciding this bail application only, the trial Court shall decide the case on its own merits. Sd/- Rakesh Mohan Pandey JUDGE Nadim