Shocking State Of Affairs: Tripura HC Asks Govt Why About 70% Of Persons Arrested In NDPS Cases Are Out On Bail [Read Order]

Ashok Kini

22 Jan 2019 10:10 AM IST

  • Shocking State Of Affairs: Tripura HC Asks Govt Why About 70% Of Persons Arrested In NDPS Cases Are Out On Bail [Read Order]

    “What are the reasons for grant of bail; is it what is commonly termed as a default bail; is it that the Public Prosecutor conceded to the grant of bail; is it that the Public Prosecutors did not oppose the same; is it that the Courts have passed the orders without following the settled principles of law; or is it that innocent stand falsely implicated. If so, then why no action, in accordance with law, stands taken against the erring persons by the authorities.”

    Taking note of the statistics that 435 out of 660 persons arrested in connection with crime relating to psychotropic substance stand enlarged on bail, the Tripura High Court sought explanation from the state government. Chief Justice Sanjay Karol was considering a bail application of accused Pritam Roy. The Director-General of Police had submitted a statement with regard to the status of...

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