The Delhi High Court directed India’s Ministry of External Affairs to assist three Indian men sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking. The court emphasized the importance of legal support, communication with families, and diplomatic engagement with Indonesian authorities. A follow-up hearing is scheduled for May 6, 2025.
The Bombay High Court mandated the Narcotics Control Bureau to provide investigation documents to Vedish Thorat, arrested for drug offenses, including cultivating hydroponic weed. Thorat’s lawyer argued that the denial of crucial documents hindered his defense and violated fair trial rights. The case highlights procedural issues in narcotics investigations.
Today(on 10th April),The Narcotics Control Bureau filed an affidavit with the Bombay High Court, accusing former Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede of misconduct in drug-related cases, amidst disputes. Wankhede’s attempts to evade an inquiry into irregularities in the Sushant Singh Rajput case were highlighted. Actor Sapna Pabbi also complained of procedural irregularities by the NCB. The investigation procedures and controversy also were outlined. Wankhede’s involvement in high-profile cases and personal allegations added further complexity to the situation, sparking widespread discussions about law enforcement accountability.
Jharkhand police claimed rats consumed 19 kg of marijuana seized as evidence in a drug case. The drugs were confiscated from a father-son duo in 2018. The police’s unusual explanation has raised doubts, leading to an inquiry. The inability to present crucial evidence is casting suspicion on the case and the guilt of the accused.
On 1st March, Former Mumbai NCB Director Sameer Wankhede has been granted relief from arrest until March 27 by the Bombay High Court, allowing time for the ED to respond to his challenge of the ECIR. Wankhede contests charges and awaits further examination, connected to a CBI hearing involving him on the same date. The legal saga involves a money laundering case and allegations of bribery.
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