New Delhi, A Delhi court has granted bail to a woman accused of luring a minor boy into selling narcotic substances, saying the quantity of drugs allegedly recovered in the case was “intermediate” and the bail conditions under the NDPS Act were not applicable.
Recovery has already been effected and nothing more is required to be recovered from her. The court observed that the prosecution witnesses were either police officials or state experts and the evidence, including the seized substances, was in the state’s safe custody. Special Judge Dheeraj Mor granted regular bail to Rukhsana, who has been in custody since September 22, on a personal bond of ₹ 25,000 and one surety of the like amount. In an order dated November 5, the court said, “The accused is in custody since September 22, 2026.
The court said no fruitful purpose would be served by keeping her in custody any longer and that stringent conditions could be imposed to prevent misuse of liberty.
It also apprehended that she could influence witnesses, tamper with evidence or commit a similar offence if released. It also pointed out that the alleged recovery was of intermediate quantity and the twin conditions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act did not apply. She is no more required for the investigation in this case. All the prosecution witnesses are either police officials or expert witnesses of state. Opposing the bail plea, the prosecution argued that the accused had lured minor children into transporting and selling illicit substances for profit. The defence, however, argued that nothing had been recovered from Rukhsana’s possession or at her instance and that she was no longer required for investigation.
