The counsel for State countered that the police had received confidential information regarding the petitioner’s involvement in the trade of narcotic drugs and substances.
Consequently, the police visited the petitioner’s residence but found the house locked, the Court was told. It was also acknowledged that nothing was recovered from the petitioner or the said residence.
In light of the above facts, the Court held,
“It can safely be construed that there is nothing to support the case of the prosecution, even as per the assertions of the police. As such, the petitioner deserves to be protected against his arrest.”
The Court did not quash the case, but allowed the petitioner’s plea for anticipatory bail.
Advocate Ajay Pal Singh Rehan appeared for the petitioner while advocate Sandeep Singh appeared for the State.
Source: Barandbench
