State of Punjab v. Balraj Singh @ Billa 2026 INSC 618 – S.37 NDPS Act – Bail In Commercial Quantity Cases

Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 – Section 37 — In cases involving commercial quantity of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances, the mandatory requirements of Section 37 ought to be considered. The consideration and reference to the twin conditions enumerated under Section 37 of the NDPS Act was mandatory. (Para 17)  [Context: Supreme Court set aside an order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court granting regular bail to an accused facing allegations of operating a drug trafficking network from inside jail,]