The Supreme Court reinstated the evidence tampering case against Kerala MLA Antony Raju, originally stayed in July 2023. This decision mandates the trial court to conclude the proceedings within a year. The case, linked to a 33-year-old smuggling incident, involves allegations of tampering with evidence during Raju’s representation of an Australian client.
Today, 1st August, The Supreme Court ruled that bail may be granted in NDPS cases involving ganja and charas but not for those involving heroin due to its severe impact, particularly on the younger generation. An accused in a heroin case was denied bail despite advanced age and indirect possession. The court maintains a strict stance on heroin-related offenses.
