Can High Court Grant Bail In NDPS Cases Without Reference To The Conditions Provided Under Section 37 of NDPS Act? Supreme Court To Examine

The Supreme Court has issued notice in a plea challenging the order of the Jharkhand High Court which had granted bail without considering the provisions of Section 37 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 ("NDPS Act"). Additional Solicitor General, Mr. Sanjay Jain appearing on behalf of the Union Government informed a Bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud...