Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 – Conviction and Sentence – Appeal – Non-compliance with Section 52A – Conviction and sentence of the appellant set aside due to non-compliance with mandatory provisions of Section 52A of the NDPS Act, which requires the preparation of an inventory, and drawing of samples in the presence of a Magistrate – Held that ...
Criminal Law – Anticipatory Bail – Application under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C – Petitioner sought anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. 80/2024 registered at Police Station Crime Branch, Delhi for offences under Sections 21, 25, 29 of the NDPS Act – Information received regarding drug peddlers leading to the arrest of co-accused and recovery of 1010 grams of heroin ...
Criminal Law – Conviction under NDPS Act – Appeal against trial court's judgment convicting appellant for possession of 7 kg of 'charas' later identified as 'opium' – Alleged procedural lapses in compliance with mandatory provisions of Sections 50 and 52A NDPS Act – Safe custody of seized contraband not established – Discrepancies in forensic exami...
Negotiable Instruments Act – Bail Conditions – Revisionist challenged the order directing him to deposit 20% of the fine amount for bail – Contention that the deposit is not mandatory but directory – Additional Sessions Judge’s order considered lawful and not mechanical – Revision dismissed [Paras 1-16].
Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act...
Criminal Law - Dishonour of Cheque - Criminal Revision Petition under Section 397 read with Section 401 Cr.P.C. - Conviction upheld by Special Judge (NDPS), Central District, Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi - Petitioner convicted under Section 138 N.I. Act for dishonour of cheque amounting to Rs.5,26,785/- - Sentenced to simple imprisonment for four months and fine of Rs.8,50,000/- with default clause - ...
Bail in NDPS Cases – Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention – The court addressed the issue of prolonged pre-trial detention for the petitioners, emphasizing that they had been in custody for more than three years (or approximately two and a half years for some) without significant progress in their trials. The court highlighted that such extended detention, without the completion of trial, vio...
Criminal Law – NDPS Act – Conviction for Possession of Poppy Husk – Appeal against conviction under Section 15 NDPS Act – Appellant argued improper handling of evidence and lack of primary evidence due to destruction of examined sample cloth parcels – High Court found non-compliance with statutory procedures for certifying and retaining evidence – Inventory and ...
Bail Application – Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act – Application under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. for regular bail in case registered under various sections of the NDPS Act, involving the recovery of 230 kg of poppy husk – Petitioner neither driver nor owner of the truck; co-accused granted bail – Prolonged incarceration without charge framing or witne...
Detention Order and Background – Petitioner, previously involved in three cases under the NDPS Act and various IPC matters, challenges the legality of his detention order – background includes previous acquittal and ongoing trials where the petitioner is either bailed or acquitted [Paras 3-7].
Authority’s Justification – Detaining authority’s order emphasized ongoi...
Criminal Law - NDPS - Appeals from Gujarat High Court's confirmation of convictions for possession and trafficking of heroin under NDPS Act, specifically scrutinizing procedural compliance and reliability of evidence - Appeals arise from a common judgment rejecting appellants' claims of statutory non-compliance and challenging evidence integrity - Appellant Anwarkhan's conviction uphel...