Abscondence of Co-Accused Can Be a Relevant Factor While Deciding Bail under NDPS Act: Delhi High Court

This news is based on a recent judgment of the Delhi High Court, where the Court refused to grant bail to a foreign national accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The Court held that the fact that a co-accused is absconding after jumping bail is a relevant and important factor while considering bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act. Background of the NDPS Case The…