Bombay High Court grants bail to Abbas Tapshir Khan, holding that 737g of seized greenish leafy substance doesn’t fall under the NDPS definition of ganja and qualifies as small quantity — Section 37 NDPS not attracted.
Mumbai: Supreme Court Judge Abhay Oka has strongly criticized the Maharashtra government for not providing basic infrastructure to the judiciary. He pointed out that the situation in neighboring Karnataka is very different. Justice Oka, who was earlier a judge in the Bombay High Court and later the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court before being elevated to the Supreme Court, made these remarks at the Ashok Desai Memorial Lecture.
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The Supreme Court of India clarified the interpretation of Section 50 of the NDPS Act regarding procedural safeguards during drug searches. It emphasized that individuals must be informed of their right to have a search conducted in the presence of a neutral party. The Court dismissed the argument concerning the use of “nearest” gazetted officer, affirming compliance with procedures.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered the implementation of body cameras for police officers to enhance accountability. It mandated departmental inquiries for police officials failing to provide CCTV footage, emphasizing that negligence undermines justice. The court highlighted the need for proper SOPs and oversight to protect citizens’ rights and maintain police integrity.