Rajasthan HC Grants Bail to Ramprasad in NDPS Case
Rajasthan HC Grants Bail to Ramprasad in NDPS Case (2026) held that The court emphasized that the absence of prima facie evidence connecting the petitioner to the contraband can warrant bail under the NDPS Act.
Summary
Ramprasad, the petitioner, sought bail after being implicated in a drug-related case under the NDPS Act, where 5.688 kgs of opium was allegedly recovered from a co-accused. He argued that he was falsely accused and had no prior criminal record, while the prosecution opposed the bail application. The court, after considering both sides, granted bail, allowing Ramprasad to be released on certain conditions. This decision emphasizes the need for prima facie evidence in drug-related cases for denying bail.