Supreme Court of India · 2023-05-18
Sebil Elanjimpally vs The State Of Odisha
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Sebil Elanjimpally
- Respondent
- The State Of Odisha
- Author
- K.M. Joseph
- Bench
- Aravind Kumar, K.M. Joseph
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's bail application in a case under Section 20(b)(ii)(C) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, citing the non-surrender of a co-accused who was released on bail. The Court emphasized the importance of surrendering co-accused before granting bail and acknowledged the appellant's personal circumstances, directing an expeditious trial. The decision highlights the Court's cautious approach towards bail in drug-related cases involving flight risk or non-compliance by co-accused.