News Kerala High Court holds that “courts cannot quash prosecution when allegations disclose possession of commercial quantity” — Court reiterates that NDPS Act offences demand strict scrutiny and rejects plea for quashing under Section 482 CrPC RawlawNovember 12, 20256 min read
News Kerala High Court declares that “unexplained delay in producing contraband strikes at the root of prosecution” — Court acquits accused after finding fatal lapses in NDPS procedures and holds that benefit of doubt must operate where integrity of seized material is compromised RawlawNovember 10, 20256 min read
News Calcutta High Court Allows Correction of Typographical Errors in Judgment under NDPS Act: “Other Portion of the Said Judgment and Order Shall Remain Unaltered” RawlawJuly 16, 20254 min read
News Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Bail to Accused in Narcotics and Organised Crime Case, Holding Mere Financial Transactions and Co-Accused Statements Insufficient to Deny Bail Under NDPS Act and New Criminal Code RawlawJuly 6, 20254 min read
News Tripura High Court Denies Pre-Arrest Bail to Accused in 14,400 Phensedyl Bottles NDPS Case Citing Non-Cooperation, Criminal Antecedents and Twin Conditions Under NDPS Act: “No Scope for Granting Concession of Bail in Such Serious Offences” RawlawJuly 1, 20255 min read
News Karnataka High Court Grants Bail in NDPS Case: “Failure to Inform Accused and Relatives of Arrest Grounds Vitiates Arrest under Article 21; Continued Custody Is Illegal” RawlawJune 23, 20254 min read
News Rajasthan High Court Grants Bail Under Section 483 BNSS for Sub-Minimum Quantity Offence under NDPS Act; Directs Two-Month Community Service Under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: “Reformative approach necessary to re-include the accused back into society” RawlawJune 19, 20254 min read
News Bombay High Court Grants Temporary Bail to Pregnant Woman Charged Under NDPS Act: “Delivering a Child in Jail Atmosphere Would Impact Both Mother and Child’s Dignity” RawlawDecember 4, 20245 min read