LAWS(RAJ)-2023-12-145

MALKEET SINGH Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

Decided On December 15, 2023
MALKEET SINGH Appellant
V/S
STATE OF RAJASTHAN Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This second application for bail has been filed by the applicant under Sec. 439 of the Cr.P.C. in connection with FIR No. 151/2020 registered at Police Station Rajiyasar, District Sri. Ganganagar for the offences under Ss. 8 and 22 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (hereinafter referred to as 'NDPS Act') so also the charge-sheet has been filed for the offences under Ss. 8, 22 and 29 of the NDPS Act.

(2.) The first bail application being (S.B. Criminal Miscellaneous Bail Application No. 4536/2021) filed on behalf of the applicant was dismissed on 5/4/2021.

(3.) Learned counsel for the applicant submitted that the applicant is behind bars since 27/8/2020 and out of the list of 15 witnesses, only 2 witnesses have appeared in witness box. He added that the evidence of only one witness is complete and cross-examination of the second witness is still pending.