Frank Vitus vs Narcotics Control Bureau

The Supreme Court addressed the conditions imposed on bail under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, specifically Sections 8, 22, 23, and 29. The Court questioned the feasibility of requiring assurances from foreign embassies regarding the appearance of foreign accused, as per Clause (iv) of the Supreme Court Legal Aid Committee case, and considered whether such conditions violate Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court appointed an amicus curiae to assist in evaluating these issues and indicated a potential referral to a larger bench for reconsideration of the bail conditions.