The Bombay High Court ruled that mere association with Dawood Ibrahim does not automatically constitute membership in a terrorist gang under the UAPA. The court clarified the distinction between individual activities and those of a terrorist gang, granting bail to the accused due to insufficient evidence linking them to alleged offenses.
Mohsin Ibrahim Sayyed, convicted for ISIS recruitment and plotting an attack, had his plea rejected by the Delhi High Court. His request for concurrent sentencing of his Delhi and Mumbai cases was dismissed, emphasizing the gravity of his offenses. The court highlighted the need for stringent action against terrorism, supporting national security.
On Wednesday (10th April): The Punjab government informed the Supreme Court that it will temporarily suspend the trial of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira in a 2015 drug case. Khaira filed a plea challenging his arrest, which was initially deemed lawful. The court adjourned the matter for four weeks, with the government assuring that the trial will not proceed until the next hearing.
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 […]
