Supreme Court of India · 2026-04-24
State Of Punjab vs Sukhwinder Singh @ Gora
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- State Of Punjab
- Respondent
- Sukhwinder Singh @ Gora
- Author
- Sanjay Karol
- Bench
- Sanjay Karol
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the legality of the grant of bail by the High Court to the respondent accused under the NDPS Act, after heroin was recovered from the vehicle during a police check. The Court analyzed whether the High Court's decision was justified considering the gravity of the offence and the evidence presented. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's order, emphasizing the importance of balancing individual liberty with the need for effective law enforcement in drug-related cases.