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|Friday, 20 February 2026Delhi HC Grants Bail to Ankit Citing Violation of Rights in NDPS Case
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Delhi HC Grants Bail to Ankit Citing Violation of Rights in NDPS Case (2026) held that The non-supply of grounds of arrest to an arrestee violates their fundamental rights under Articles 21 and 22 of the Constitution.
Case at a Glance
2026
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Summary
Ankit was arrested for allegedly supplying cannabis near Gurudwara G. T. Karnal Road, Model Town, under the NDPS Act. He applied for bail, arguing that his fundamental rights were violated as he was not informed of the grounds for his arrest. The court found that the failure to provide grounds of arrest contravened Articles 21 and 22 of the Constitution, leading to the decision to grant bail. The court emphasized the importance of informing arrestees of their rights at the time of arrest.
