Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 439 [Corresponding Sec. 483 of BNSS, 2023]–Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985–Secs. 8/15–Bail application–No contraband was recovered directly from the petitioner–It was found in an abandoned vehicle, which prima-facie creates uncertainty about the petitioner’s actual involvement–There are no independent witnesses linking the petitioner directly to the transportation of contraband–His mere ownership or connection to the vehicle does not conclusively imply his knowledge or actual involvement in the crime–Confession made by the petitioner in police custody is not admissible in evidence–Rigors of Sec. 37 are duly satisfied–Bail granted subject to certain conditions.
