However, we note that recently this Court in Tasleem Ahmed v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi2 has referred the question concerning the approach of constitutional Courts in bail matters under special statutes, where "Article 21, prolonged incarceration and statutory restrictions intersect". In view of the said reference, we do not wish to deliberate on this issue further, save and except that in our view paramount consideration is nothing but interest of justice for all. Should there be any conflict between the sovereignty of country and personal liberty, undoubtedly, the former shall prevail, particularly, when a war is waged against the nation, be it in the form of supply of drugs, which vitally affects the national economy and health of the people. {Para 22}
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Criminal Appeal No. 3037 of 2026
Decided On: 02.06.2026
State of Punjab Vs. Balraj Singh
Hon'ble Judges/Coram:
Sanjay Karol and N. Kotiswar Singh, JJ.
Author: Sanjay Karol, J.
Citation: MANU/SC/0609/2026
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