Summary: On February 17, 2026, the Delhi High Court allowed Taslima, also known as Putti, to leave jail on bail in a case involving the alleged possession of heroin. The court found inconsistencies in the evidence and decided she should be released.
On June 4, 2024, Taslima was arrested in Bhalswa Dairy, Delhi. She was accused of having 400 grams of heroin. The police, acting on a tip, caught her as she was about to deliver the substance. The charges were filed under laws related to drugs from 1985.
"The person asking for bail wants to be released in the case from FIR No.444/2024," said Judge Saurabh Banerjee.
The first test showed there was heroin. However, a later lab report showed the absence of 'Diacetylmorphine', an important part of heroin. This difference raised doubts about the charges.
"The lab report clearly showed there was no ‘Diacetylmorphine’," the judgment noted.
Taslima's lawyer, Mr. Suraj Prakash Sharma, argued that the substance didn’t fit the legal definition of heroin because it lacked the important chemical. He also pointed out that Taslima had been in jail for over a year without any progress in her trial.
On the other hand, the State of Delhi, represented by Mr. Satish Kumar, argued that the presence of other chemicals still justified the charges. They also mentioned Taslima's past criminal record under a local law related to alcohol.
Judge Saurabh Banerjee looked at the inconsistencies in evidence and the fact that she had been in jail for a long time without a trial. He allowed her to leave jail on bail with conditions, including a personal bond of Rs. 50,000 and restrictions on leaving Delhi.
"The request is approved, and the person should be released on bail," the court ordered.
Taslima must follow several rules, such as checking in with the police monthly, not leaving Delhi without permission, and giving up her passport. She also has to keep her mobile phone active for monitoring.
The court decided to let Taslima out on bail because the evidence against her was not clear, and she had been in jail for a long time without a trial.
