2023 (9) TMI 1567 - SCH - Indian Laws

Smuggling - carrying 100 bottles of Phensedyl Cough Syrup (100 ml. each) containing Codeine Phosphate - HELD THAT - Considering the nature of the Contraband involved it is deemed appropriate to grant bail to the petitioners Badsha SK and Rafikul Islam @ Kalu subject to appropriate bail conditions to be imposed by the trial court. The Special Leave Petitions stand disposed of.

Summary

The Supreme Court granted bail to petitioners Badsha SK and Rafikul Islam in connection with FIR No. 342 of 2021 involving Phensedyl Cough Syrup. The petitioners had been in custody for over 2 years, with the trial yet to commence. The court considered the lack of criminal antecedents and the nature of the contraband, imposing appropriate bail conditions. The Special Leave Petitions were disposed of.