IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYNA AT CHANDIGARH. Cr.Misc. M 12468 of 2011 Date of decision:- 9.12.2011 Mohinder Singh Petitioner vs. State of Punjab Respondent Present: Mr. Kushaldeep S. Sandhu, Advocate. Mr., PS Bajwa, DAG, Pb M.M.S.BEDI,J. The petitioner has been in custody w.e.f. 28.5.2010 for having been found in possession of 60 kgs of poppy husk, being carried in two bags Learned State counsel has opposed the petition contending that the petitioner was found in possession of commercial quantity. I have heard the counsel for the petitioner and considered the circumstances of the case. Though a period of one year and six months has elapsed, only one PW has been examined. Taking into consideration the period of detention, suffered by the petitioner, it is apparent that the said period will have a deterrent effect upon the petitioner not to commit the similar offence again. The petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his furnishing bail bond/ surety bond to the satisfaction of the trial court. December 9 ,2011 ( M.M.S.BEDI ) TSM JUDGE