BABUA @ TAZMUL HOSSAIN vs THE STATE OF ORISSA

The Supreme Court addressed the implications of Sections 20(b), 21, and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, in the context of a case involving the abetment of drug-related offenses. The Court held that the petitioner, implicated through a delayed statement from a co-accused, could not be denied bail solely based on the nature of the charges, emphasizing the need for timely evidence and proper legal procedures. The Court ultimately granted bail to the petitioner, setting aside the lower court's rejection of the bail application.