MOHD ANZAR vs STATE OF UTTARAKHAND Advocate - G.A. — BA1/2160/2025

Case Summary: BA1/2160/2025 - Mohd Anzar v. State of Uttarakhand The Uttarakhand High Court granted regular bail to Mohd Anzar, arrested for alleged possession of pharmaceutical drugs (Tramadol, Acetaminophen, Dicyclomine, and Alprazolam) under NDPS Act sections 8/22/29/60. The court found prima facie procedural irregularities undermining the prosecution's credibility: the FIR/Case Crime number appeared on documents (inventory report and arrest memo) allegedly prepared before FIR registration, and seized samples took 13 days to reach FSL Chandigarh despite being only 3 hours away, with no satisfactory explanation for the transit delay. Applying the Supreme Court's principle in *Narcotics Control Bureau v. Kashif*, the court held substantial procedural lapses and unexplained delays concerning sample custody warranted bail, citing the applicant's clean criminal record and prolonged custody since September 2025. Bail was granted subject to regular court attendance, non-interference with witnesses, and travel restrictions. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.