1. Heard the learned Counsel for the applicant and the learned Special PP for the State.
2. This is an application for releasing the applicant on interim bail, in CR No.NCB/MZU/CR-24/2021 till 10th March, 2024 to facilitate the applicant to attend the marriage ceremony of his sister.
3. A copy of the marriage invitation card is annexed to the application at Exhibit-F.
4. Mr. Shirsat, the learned Special PP, submits that on account of the short notice, the respondent is not in a position 1/5 ::: Uploaded on - 04/03/2024 ::: Downloaded on - 05/03/2024 12:04:54 ::: 43-BA881-2024.DOC to file a counter. Mr. Shirsat submitted that the applicant has been found in possession of 1.968 kg. MD, which is huge quantity if considered in the light of stipulation of 50 gm. as the commercial quantity. The applicant was also found in possession of other contraband articles. Therefore, in the event, the Court is inclined to grant bail to the applicant to attend the marriage of his sister, the applicant be permitted to attend the ceremonies under the police escort only. It was submitted that there is an apprehension that the applicant may abscond.