(1.) The petitioner seeks regular bail in SC No. 7369/16 (old SC No. 47A/12 of 2012) registered by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (hereinafter, "DRI" ) for offences punishable under Ss. 9A, 21, 23, 25A of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 ("hereinafter, "NDPS Act" ).
(2.) Facts, in brief, leading to the present petition are as follows:
(3.) Mr. Colin Gonsalves, learned Senior Advocate appearing for the Petitioner, has made the following submissions: