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2020 (9) TMI 111 - HC - Indian LawsGrant of Interim Bail - Smuggling - Methamphetamine - Coccaine - Applicant seeks bail on the ground of deteriorating conditions in the Mandoli Jail, where it is stated that there is a severe spread of the pandemic - Sections 8, 21, 22, 27A and 29 of NDPS Act, 1985 - HELD THAT:- The Senior Medical Officer admits that the Applicant is suffering from skin allergies. There is no response to the specific plea of the mother in her affidavit where it has been stated that due to the skin allergy, she has been given medicines in jail and she has suffered a negative reaction to them. Further, considering the situation of the pandemic as also various news articles published from time to time about the spread of COVID-19 even in the jail, the threat of the pandemic is a serious threat. The Applicant is a permanent resident of Goa with deep roots in society as is clear from her mother’s affidavit as also the petition filed by her grandfather - In the nominal roll, the jail conduct of the Applicant is found satisfactory. There are no other cases pending against the Applicant. The statement given by the Applicant under Section 67 has been retracted by her affidavit. However, this Court is not inclined to go into the validity or otherwise of the said statement at this point. The present petition is only seeking interim bail in order to enable the Applicant to meet her family. Considering the overall facts and circumstances of this case, this Court is inclined to give interim bail to the Applicant - Interim bail granted.
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