Supreme Court Suggests Professional Bondspersons, Dedicated District Staff For Surety Verifi…
The Union of India appealed against the grant of bail to a Nigerian national accused of smuggling 4935 grams of heroin under the NDPS Act, raising concerns about the non-existence of sureties and the accused's untraceable status.
Appellant: Union of India; Respondent: Chidiebere Kingsley Nawchara; Judge: Sanjay Karol, J.
- The Court directed the Director-General of Police for Maharashtra to arrest the respondent-accused and contact the Nigerian Embassy to secure his presence.
- The Court directed steps to be taken against the persons who had acted as sureties for the respondent.
- The Court noted that the respondent-accused was untraceable and that a look-out notice had been issued.
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| Official title | Supreme Court Suggests Professional Bondspersons, Dedicated District Staff For Surety Verification |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | Union of India v. Chidiebere Kingsley Nawchara & Ors. |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |