Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Court Grants Bail in Drug Case Due to Chargesheet Delay
Imagine someone is accused of a crime and the police have a certain amount of time to gather evidence and formally accuse them.
If they take too long, the person can be let out on bail.
In this case, a man named Lakhbir Singh was accused of a drug-related crime, and the police missed the deadline to file the official charges.
The court said, because the police were too slow, Singh could be released, but he had to promise to appear for his trial.
As a unique part of his bail, he was also told to plant trees as a kind of community service.
Punjab and Haryana High Court granted bail to Lakhbir Singh in a drug case.
The court cited the prosecution's failure to file the chargesheet within 180 days.
Singh was arrested on September 6, 2024, and the chargesheet was filed on March 6, 2025.
Singh was charged under the NDPS Act, Arms Act, and the Indian Penal Code.
As a condition of bail, Singh must plant 10 saplings and provide proof.
- Who
- Lakhbir Singh, accused under the NDPS Act, and the Punjab Government.
- What
- The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted bail to Lakhbir Singh in a drug case.
- When
- The bail was granted recently, with the court listing the case again on August 28.
- Where
- The case is in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, relating to an arrest in Punjab.
- Why
- The bail was granted because the prosecution failed to file the chargesheet within the required timeframe.
Defendant's Position
Prosecution's Position
Chargesheet Filing
Defendant's Position
Accused is entitled to default bail when the chargesheet is delayed.
Prosecution's Position
The Prosecution argues that the Defendant has a criminal history.
- Defendant
- Lakhbir Singh
- Charges
- NDPS Act, Arms Act, IPC
- Arrest Date
- September 6, 2024
- Chargesheet Filing Date
- March 6, 2025
- Bail Bond
- Rs 1,00,000
- Surety Amount
- Rs 1,00,000
- Bail Condition
- Plant 10 saplings