The Supreme Court has permitted the NIA to transfer a heroin smuggling case from Hoshiarpur to a special NIA court in Ahmedabad linked to the Mundra port drug haul. The NIA argued that consolidating the cases would streamline the trial process. This decision comes after the Ministry of Home Affairs transferred the probe to the NIA.
A New Delhi court criticized the handling of a narcotics seizure case, calling for action against a police officer who targeted minor offenders while allowing the main supplier to escape. The court expressed concern over the promotion of criminal activities and demanded an action report within one month from the Special Commissioner of Police.
The Gautam Buddh Nagar court granted bail to YouTuber Elvish Yadav on March 22nd, following allegations of involvement in a drug-related controversy and a raid by Noida Police based on a complaint from People For Animals (PFA). Despite the bail, his release from Luksar Jail in Greater Noida may face delays. Yadav faces severe charges under several acts.
The Supreme Court of India emphasized caution in granting bail for major narcotics cases, criticizing the High Court’s decision and highlighting the need for meticulous consideration. It overturned the previous decision, citing omitted considerations and unconventional conditions. The accused has been directed to surrender within 10 days.
The Supreme Court of India recently emphasized caution in granting bail, especially in cases involving the recovery of commercial quantities of narcotics under the NDPS Act. The Court overturned a decision granting anticipatory bail to an accused and directed them to surrender within ten days. The decision highlighted the significance of Section 37 of the NDPS Act in such cases.
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India clarified the requirements for proving charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). The apex court, comprising Justice M M Sundresh and Justice Aravind Kumar, held that the law does not necessitate the presence of only an independent witness to establish a […]
In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has clarified that individuals with multiple FIRs against them cannot meet the twin conditions stipulated under Section 37 of the NDPS Act for bail eligibility. Justice Jasjit Singh Bedi, presiding over the case, stated, “When there are multiple FIRs against an accused over a significant […]
In a significant development, the Central Government has decided not to challenge the bail granted to Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty in the case registered against her under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). The decision was communicated to the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, representing the Central Government, […]
