Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 439–Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985–Sec. 8/15–Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances (Seizure, Search, Sampling and Disposal) Rules, 2022–Bail application–Samples which were sent to FSL were not sent after getting verification from the Magistrate as envisaged under the Rules of 2022–Requisite compliance of Sec. 52-A has not been made–For the purpose of proving the charge, only a reasonable period can be granted to the prosecution while keeping the accused behind bars–Petitioner is in custody for seventeen months–Bail granted subject to certain conditions.
