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2021 (12) TMI 235 - DELHI HIGH COURTSmuggling - narcotics medicine covered under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 - 4200 tablets of Zolpidam - 6000 tablets of Alprazolam - 12000 tablets of Tramadol - admissibility of statements u/s 67 of the NDPS Act - HELD THAT:- The facts stated in the charge sheet do show prima facie the petitioners were dealing with narcotics and psychotropic substances in large scale. The petitioner Bablu Bhagwan Dangre allegedly had a company under the name of Krivi Infotech which used to deal with narcotic tables and an bank account in HDFC Bank, Nagpur and all the payments were received in this account in relation to the tramadol and other narcotic tablets were being used by petitioners along with Barun Chauhan. It is alleged all the orders of Tramadol tablets were received from India or other countries through mail or on phone were forwarded by Barun Chauhan for confirmation and thereafter to Mr.Lutz at Singapore through mail - Admittedly, the incriminating material has been seized from the mobiles, laptops of petitioners categorically demonstrate trafficking/ transportation/shipping/ external dealings in Tramadol and other psychotropic substances/drugs from India to UK and Singapore etc and petitioners are involved in external trading. The simplictor statement under Section 67 of the NDPS Act may not be admissible under Section 25 of the Indian Evidence Act, however the disclosure leading to discovery of facts within their knowledge that they were indulging in trade of narcotics, including Tramadol tablets in conspiracy with other accused persons coupled with other incriminating material seized on record is relevant in terms of Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act - Even otherwise, per Section 66 of the NDPS Act, it is presumed the documents and other material seized and/or produced by the person are deemed to be conclusively proved and shall be used against such person unless contrary is proved. No ground is made out to release the petitioners on bail at this stage - Petition dismissed.
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