The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the bail plea of a Delhi-based businessman allegedly involved in the high-profile Mundra Port drug seizure case, one of India’s largest narcotics hauls.
The businessman is accused of playing a key role in the import of heroin worth over ₹21,000 crore through Mundra Port in Gujarat.
Court Observation
A Bench led by the Chief Justice of India rejected the interim bail application, citing the serious nature of the charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and the potential impact on the ongoing investigation.
The case stems from a 2021 seizure in which nearly 3,000 kg of heroin, concealed in a consignment of talcum powder, was intercepted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) at Mundra Port. The consignment had reportedly originated from Afghanistan and was routed through Iran before arriving in India.
The businessman, who has denied all allegations, argued that he was falsely implicated and that no direct recovery had been made from him. However, the Court observed that material evidence and call records suggested a prima facie connection to the conspiracy.
The dismissal of bail underscores the judiciary’s firm stance on serious narcotics cases, particularly those involving international trafficking networks.
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