In a case governed by section 37(1)(b)(ii) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985,…
When the Public Prosecutor opposes bail in a section 37(1)(b) case, the court needs reasonable grounds to believe the accused is not guilty and is unlikely to commit an…
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In a case governed by section 37(1)(b)(ii) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, the Public Prosecutor opposes bail. The Court must have reasonable grounds for believing which of the following?
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Correct answer C
When the Public Prosecutor opposes bail in a section 37(1)(b) case, the court needs reasonable grounds to believe the accused is not guilty and is unlikely to commit an offence while on bail. This is a stringent provisional assessment, not a final acquittal or conclusive finding of innocence; both statutory conditions matter.