09.03.2026
1. There is no representation on part of the respondent-UT.
2. Notice issued in the matter to the respondent through the office of
learned Sr.AAG, Srinagar, is reported to have been sent on 05.03.2026.
However, it has been reported by the Registry that the said notice has not
been received back with the report of service.
3. Through the medium of the instant application, the petitioner seeks the
grant of short-term bail in his favour in case FIR No. 255/2021 under
section 8/15, 29 of NDPS, Act, the final report/challan culminating from
the same is reported to be pending trial in the court of learned Principal
Sessions Judge Kulgam, on the main ground that his minor daughter
namely Aleeza, aged about 07 years, who has been suffering from a
congenital cleft palate condition and has been advised to report for
admission to undergo Palatoplasty (Cleft Palate Repair Surgery) at Super
Specialty Hospital, Shireen Bagh, Srinagar.