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Kerala HC Grants Bail to NDPS Accused After Police Notify Live-In Partner's Father
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 02:39 PM
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The Kerala High Court has granted bail to an accused in an NDPS case after police notified the father of the accused’s live‑in partner instead of the accused’s family.
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday granted bail to an accused in an NDPS case after police had notified the father of the accused’s live‑in partner rather than the accused’s own family.
The accused, who is charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act for possession and trafficking of a psychotropic substance, had filed a bail application through his lawyer. The court, after reviewing the evidence and the bail petition, found that the accused is not a flight risk and that the prosecution has not yet presented a strong case.
In its order, the court highlighted the procedural lapse by the police, who failed to inform the accused’s family about the arrest. It directed the police to ensure proper notification in future cases and imposed conditions on the bail, such as reporting to authorities and surrendering travel documents.
The decision has been welcomed by the accused’s legal team, while the prosecution has expressed concerns about potential interference. The case is expected to proceed to trial in the coming weeks.
The accused, who is charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act for possession and trafficking of a psychotropic substance, had filed a bail application through his lawyer. The court, after reviewing the evidence and the bail petition, found that the accused is not a flight risk and that the prosecution has not yet presented a strong case.
In its order, the court highlighted the procedural lapse by the police, who failed to inform the accused’s family about the arrest. It directed the police to ensure proper notification in future cases and imposed conditions on the bail, such as reporting to authorities and surrendering travel documents.
The decision has been welcomed by the accused’s legal team, while the prosecution has expressed concerns about potential interference. The case is expected to proceed to trial in the coming weeks.