The Supreme Court will re-examine how “small” and “commercial” drug quantities are calculated under the NDPS Act, questioning its 2020 ruling in Hira Singh. The decision could change punishments and bail conditions in narcotics cases.
The Kerala High Court ruled that magic mushrooms are not classified as narcotic drugs under the NDPS Act, impacting bail decisions for drug possession cases. The Court clarified that the mushrooms, containing minimal psilocybin, cannot be treated as mixtures. Consequently, the accused’s total weight of possession did not exceed the commercial quantity threshold, allowing bail.
A Delhi Court has demanded action against Investigating Officer ASI Naresh Kumar for mishandling a drug case, focusing on minor offenders instead of the main culprits. Judge Ekta Gauba Mann emphasized the need to uphold the law without promoting criminal activities and ordered an Action Taken Report within a month. Charges were filed against three individuals under the NDPS Act.
