|Punjab and Haryana High Court
NDPS Act Section 37 | Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention of Over Two Years Overrides Bail Restrictions Under Article 21 : Punjab & Haryana HC
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that inordinate trial delays-over two years in this case-entitle an accused to bail under Article 21, even in NDPS cases where Section 37 imposes strict conditions. The Court affirmed that Section 436-A CrPC and constitutional rights to speedy trial prevail over statutory rigours, setting a precedent for bail in prolonged detention scenarios.
