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 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.
