Appeal dismissed — ruling against Amjad (Petitioner)
In Short
A man named Amjad was caught by the police with a large amount of heroin and asked the court to release him on bail while he awaited his trial. The Punjab and Haryana High Court looked at the heavy weight of the drugs recovered from him and decided that he must stay in jail.
The Parties
Party A: Amjad
Party B: The State of Haryana
Advocates & Judges
For Party A: Learned Advocate Mr. Sanpreet Sandhu
For Party B: Learned Advocate Mr. Kshitij Bharati
Judge(s): Hon'ble Justice Shalini Singh Nagpal
What the Case Was About
The police set up a secret checkpoint after getting a tip-off on August 10, 2025, in Yamuna Nagar. They stopped Amjad and another person named Alladiya. The police checked them and reported finding 380 grams of heroin on Amjad and 300 grams on Alladiya. Because the weight was so high, it fell under a strict category of commercial quantity. Amjad had already spent over a year in jail and argued that other co-accused people had already gotten bail, so he should be let out too. The State strongly opposed this, saying the strict rules for drug crimes meant he should stay locked up.
Judgment Date
31.10.2026
The Outcome
The court dismissed Amjad's second request for regular bail, ruling against him and keeping him in custody.
What the Court Looked At
- The court noted that Amjad was found carrying 380 grams of heroin, which is a commercial quantity under the law.
- The court highlighted that for commercial drug quantities, staying in jail is the standard rule, and getting bail is a very rare exception.
- The court observed that strict legal bars applied here, meaning the judge had to be convinced the accused was likely innocent before granting bail, which was not proven.
- The court rejected the argument that Amjad deserved bail just because other co-accused people got it, pointing out that those others had no drug recovery made from them or had different circumstances.
- The court noted that Amjad was already involved in another drug case, meaning there was a high chance he might repeat the crime if freed.
"Prima-facie, the Court is of the view that petitioner is involved in drug trafficking, therefore, no case for dispensing with mandatory requirement of Section 37 is made out."
What This Means For You
This case shows that facing drug charges involving commercial quantities places a massive legal wall in front of you. When police recover large drug weights directly from a person, and that person has a past record involving similar offenses, judges will almost never grant regular bail just because time has passed or other people in the case got out. Simply pointing to other co-accused people will not work if the specific facts show drugs were found directly in your hands. If you or someone you know is facing serious drug allegations, Setback Solutions can help you understand your options and coordinate next steps clearly and calmly.
You Still Have Options
If you are facing a false FIR, stuck in jail with a denied bail, or wondering what your next move should be after a setback in court, remember that it is not the end of the road. You can still explore options like getting a second opinion, reviewing your legal strategy, or seeking non-judicial guidance to understand the road ahead. Reach out to Setback Solutions for help understanding your options and coordinating the next step. Setback Solutions is not a law firm and does not give legal advice or guarantee any specific result.