Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Bail to Foreign National Under NDPS Act, Citing Lack of Prima Facie Evidence

The Himachal Pradesh High Court granted bail to a foreign national charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, citing insufficient prima facie evidence. The petitioner, a foreign national, was arrested for alleged possession of narcotic substances. The Court noted that the prosecution failed to establish a strong case, and the accused had been in custody for an extended period without trial. Considering these factors, the Court exercised its discretion to grant bail, emphasizing the principle that bail should be the rule and jail the exception, especially when the evidence is not compelling.