The Supreme Court denied bail to a 60-year-old woman accused under the NDPS Act, citing repeated alleged involvement in similar offences. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra made strong observations during the hearing regarding her conduct and credibility.
The Supreme Court emphasized that individuals involved in drug trafficking and narcotics-related activities must be dealt with firmly, observing that drug offenders are repeatedly destroying the lives of the country’s youth across generations and posing a serious threat to society and public welfare.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that once a bail order is signed, it cannot be recalled or reversed due to a staff member’s typing mistake. Invoking Section 362 CrPC, the Court restored anticipatory bail, holding that changing “allowed” to “rejected” amounts to an illegal review, not a clerical correction.
The Supreme Court of India has instructed Chhattisgarh Police to determine the extent of involvement of Savitribai Phule Pune University students in drug-related cases, following the arrest of student Anil Bhor with 30 kg of ganja. The Court aims to address potential wider issues within the university concerning drug abuse among students.
The Kerala High Court criticized a sessions court for comparing an NDPS case accused to fugitives Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi. The court stated that denying travel permission based on an unfounded assumption of absconding was inappropriate. It emphasized that such reasoning lacked legal justification. This ruling reinforces the importance of fair judicial decisions.
The Supreme Court ruled that vehicles involved in drug trafficking under the NDPS Act can be confiscated after the trial is complete. In cases where no specific restriction exists under the Act, courts can use their general authority under the CrPC to decide on returning seized vehicles before the criminal case is resolved. This decision reinforces stringent measures against drug-related offenses while ensuring procedural fairness during ongoing trials.