SATPAL SINGH vs THE STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's rejection of anticipatory bail for the appellant under Sections 22 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, emphasizing the stringent requirements of Section 37 of the NDPS Act. The Court clarified that bail cannot be granted unless the Public Prosecutor has the opportunity to oppose it and the court is satisfied of the accused's non-guilt and lack of risk of reoffending. The Court found that the High Court had failed to consider these limitations, thus affirming the lower court's decision as correct.