(1.) This second application for bail under Sec. 439 Cr.P.C. has been filed by the petitioner who has been arrested in connection with F.I.R. No.130/2020, registered at Police Station Rajiyasar, District Sriganganagar, for offences under Ss. 8/22 and 29 of NDPS Act.
(2.) The first bail application of the petitioner was dismissed by this Court vide order dtd. 10/10/2023.
(3.) Learned counsel submitted that the petitioner is in custody since 2/8/2020. It was also submitted that trial against the petitioner has commenced but in last more than 3 years and 6 months, out of total 8 cited prosecution witnesses, only 4 witnesses have been examined till date. Learned counsel submitted that the delay in trial before the competent criminal court is not at all attributable to the present petitioner.