Supreme Court upholds 10-year sentence under NDPS Act in commercial ganja case, ruling that sampling irregularities alone do not vitiate prosecution.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court sets aside bail in 731 kg ganja case, ruling that a family member’s undertaking cannot substitute mandatory conditions under the NDPS Act.
Supreme Court sets aside Bombay HC bail orders, ruling that prolonged custody cannot dilute the strict Section 37 NDPS embargo in a 50 kg cocaine case.
Kerala High Court refuses to quash NDPS case, holding that cultivating cannabis in pots amounts to an offence and disputed facts must be tried in court.
Madras HC orders three cops to pay ₹10 lakh for fabricating evidence in NDPS case; directs DGP inquiry for false testimony and unfair investigation.
SC: Special Courts under NDPS Act retain power to release seized vehicles; 2022 Rules can’t override statutory jurisdiction of Special Courts.
Punjab & Haryana HC denies anticipatory bail in cross-border drone drug smuggling case, citing rising drone threats to national security and youth.
Delhi HC denies bail to Afghan national caught smuggling 905g heroin in stomach, citing NDPS twin tests, flight risk & societal threat.
J&K High Court denies bail in narco-terror case, citing links to Pakistan-based terrorist and stringent conditions under UA(P) and NDPS Acts.
Punjab & Haryana HC grants bail in NDPS case citing prosecution’s delay, stressing right to speedy trial despite serious drug trafficking charges.
Chhattisgarh HC dismisses PIL seeking industrial hemp cultivation, calling it misuse of judicial process and outside the court’s policy jurisdiction.
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that ‘ganja’ under NDPS Act includes only flowering tops, not seeds or leaves; grants bail citing improper seizure.
Calcutta HC grants bail in NDPS case citing constitutional violations, directs action against judges for failing to provide legal aid to unrepresented accused.
SC rules accused can’t claim narco test as a right; involuntary tests violate Articles 20(3) & 21, can’t be sole basis for conviction.
Kerala High Court rules arrests without informing grounds violate Article 22(1), orders release of two accused, cites Supreme Court precedents.
Madras High Court rules that timely investigation under BNSS is mandatory, holding unexplained delays defeat the purpose of India’s reformed criminal justice system.
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Supreme Court quashes 498A cruelty FIR against husband, holding vague allegations reflect normal marital wear and tear and don’t justify criminal trial.
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Madras High Court calls for audit of fees paid to law officers, flags exorbitant payments and unnecessary appearances by Additional Advocate Generals.
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