Act read with Section 167(2) of the Cr.P.C. Sections 36-A to 36-C which specify the powers of the Special Judge do not expressly state that such Special Judge can exercise the powers of the Magistrate for the purposes of Section 52-A(2) to (4) of the Act. The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently held that on account of delay in the conclusion of trial, rigors of Section 37 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act can be relaxed to an extent and prayer of the accused for bail can be considered despite that she was found in possession of a commercial quantity of contraband. 78. 27. Therefore, considering the fact that the time for completion of investigation was extended under Section 36A(4) of the NDPS Act, the lower Court has rightly dismissed the petition filed by the petitioner for grant of default bail under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C.," the Court observed in the present case. The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court ruled that the expression "possession" used in the provisions contained in Section 20 and 22 of the NDPS Act clearly specify that the standard of conscious possession would be different in case of public transport as opposed to a private vehicle with few persons known to one another. The U.S. Supreme Court on April 29, 2021 in Washington, DC. A single judge bench of Justice H P Sandesh said,"Assistant Commissioner of Police is also a Gazetted OfficerSearch by the officer of the said department is not a bar and no law prescribes that he (suspect/accused) should be subjected to the personal search in the presence of the Gazetted Officer not belonging to the particular department. S.25 NDPS Act | Gujarat High Court Denies Bail To Senior Citizen Over Recovery Of Poppy Straw Worth 16.6 Lakh From His Property, Case Title: Narughar Songhar Goswami V/S StateOf Gujarat. Supreme Court takes up major abortion case next term that could limit Roe v. Wade, The very core of the Fourth Amendment, Thomas wrote, is the right of a man to retreat into his own home and there be free from unreasonable search and seizure., The case involved Edward Caniglia, who in a dispute with his wife in 2015 brought out his gun and put it on the dining room table, asking his wife to shoot him now to get it over with.. The Bombay High Court at Goa held that the combined weight of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) drug and the blotting paper carrying it is necessary to ascertain if the seized drug is of a small or commercial quantity and impose punishment under the NDPS Act accordingly. Commercial Quantity in relation to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances is defined under Section 2(viia) of the Act. The High Court noted that till date, out of a total of 14 witnesses only two witnesses have been examined, and as such there is no probability of the trial being concluded in the near future. 79. The High Court granted conditional bail to an NDPS Accused Wali Hasan, accused of smuggling 201 kg of ganja in view of the fact that the sampling of the Ganja was not done as per the Standing Order/Instruction No.1 of 1989. Sections 8(C)/18/29 of the NDPS Act after they were arrested from the general bogey of a Train for allegedly being in possession of a total of 7 KG of opium. [NDPS Act] "Sampling Not Done As Per 1989 Standing Order In Seizure Of 201 KG Ganja": Allahabad High Court Grants Bail, Case title - Wali Hassan v. State of U.P. 33. NDPS Act | Accused's Refusal To Get A Search Conducted Under Section 50 Would Be Vitiated If He Misunderstands Questions Put To Him: Delhi HC, Title: STATE v. DENIS JAUREGUL MENDIZABAL. Draconian Provisions Of NDPS Act Misused: Calcutta High Court Orders Mandatory Videography Of Recovery Procedure, Case Title: In the matter of : Kalu Sk. The next morning she could not reach her husband by phone and called the police to ask them to check in on her husbands welfare. 23. The answer is in affirmative in favour of the accused for his enlargement on bail for non-completion of investigation within the prescribed period of 180 days on different contingencies relating to extension of such period. 75. 55. Thus, the Court proceeded to issue a host of directions in this regard. The court made the observation while granting bail to Pratap Singh, who was in custody in the case since March 09 last year. The Andhra Pradesh High Court observed that mere non-mentioning of exact quantity of ganja in FIR will not render prosecution's case meritless, if the amount obtained from the accused is a commercial quantity. Denial Of Speedy Trial Infringes Fundamental Right Under Article 21, May Be A Ground For Grant Of Bail: Delhi High Court, CASE TITLE: GURMITO v. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. The investigation against him was complete and chargesheet was also filed before the Sessions Court. 47. The Delhi High Court has observed that the effect of non-compliance of any mandatory provision under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 by the Investigating Officer or any irregularity or illegality committed at the time of making of the seizure memo is essentially a matter of trial and cannot be looked into at the stage of bail, unless there is any glaring irregularity which will make the seizure itself illegal. A lower court had allowed the search, holding that the decision to take the firearms without a warrant fell within the Fourth Amendments community caretaking exception., But Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for a unanimous Supreme Court, held that the lower courts broad interpretation of the exception goes beyond anything this Court has recognized.. 64. Evidence Of Public Officer Can't Be Disbelieved Merely Because He Is A Police Officer: Allahabad High Court Denies Bail In NDPS Case, Case Title: Shankar Varik @ Vikram v. Union of India. Therefore, the bar under Section 37 of the Act is not applicable to the present facts of the case.". The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has observed that the Courts cannot make a declaration that a particular drug is a 'manufactured drug' or a 'psychotropic substance' under the NDPS Act. S.50 NDPS Act | Personal Search Conducted In Presence Of ACP Not Bad Merely Because He Belongs To Police Dept: Karnataka High Court, Case Title: Joswin Lobo v. State of Karnataka Case No: Criminal Petition No.6916/2021, The Karnataka High Court has said there is no bar on a police officer, who is a gazetted officer, on carrying out a personal search to draw a mahazar, on an accused/ suspect under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. Washington CNN The Supreme Court on Monday wiped away a lower court decision that held that law enforcement could enter a Rhode Island man's home and seize his firearms without a warrant. Rigours Of Section 37 NDPS Act Not Applicable In Cases Where Collection Of Contraband Sample Itself Faulty: Delhi High Court, Title: LAXMAN THAKUR v. STATE (GOVT. [CRIMINAL MISC. After careful scrutiny of section 37 of the NDPS Act 1985 we find that the exercise of power to grant bail is not only subject to the limitations contained in section 439 Cr.P.C, but is also subject to the limitations placed by section 37 which commences with non-obstante clause", the Court underscored further. The Allahabad High Court last week granted bail to a man booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) from whose possession allegedly over 1 Quintal of Ganja was recovered. Justice A. Badharudeen observed, "a mere re-production of the application or request of the Investigating Officer by the Public Prosecutor in his report, without demonstration of the application of his mind and record of his own satisfaction would not render his report as the one envisaged under Section 36-A(4) of the Act. The Delhi High Court has held that speedy trial form an intrinsic part of Article 21 of the Constitution and the denial of same may be a ground for bail in certain circumstances. 80. Justice Sanjay Dwivedi was essentially dealing with the bail applications moved by the Applicants accused U/S 8/20, 25, 27(a)/28 R/W Section 29 NDPS Act. The Supreme Court on Monday wiped away a lower court decision that held that law enforcement could enter a Rhode Island mans home and seize his firearms without a warrant after his wife expressed fear that he might harm himself. The Calcutta High Court has denied anticipatory bail to an accused under the NDPS Act, citing his call details recording showing his connection with a person arrested with commercial quantity of narcotics. 11. It means any quantity greater than the quantity specified by the Central Government by notificationin the Official Gazette. Justice Cheekati Manavendranath Roy held that: "In the said facts and circumstances of the case, mere non-mentioning of exact quantity of ganja in F.I.R by itself is not fatal to the case of the prosecution. "Evidence of a public officer cannot be thrown only on the ground that he is a police officer," the High Court held while denying bail to an accused allegedly involved in a case pertaining to recover of 1,025 kg ganja. The said petition was allowed by the Court and the period of time for completion of investigation was extended by another 180 days. Jewel v. NSA. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that when dealing with a case registered under the provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, the power to grant regular bail under Section 439 CrPC is subject to the conditions laid down in Section 37 of the NDPS Act. NDPS Act | Duration Of Custody Alone Not Ground For Grant Of Bail: Punjab & Haryana High Court Reiterates, Case Title : Gurbhej Singh @ Bheja v. State of Punjab. The Telangana High Court observed that Standing Orders with respect to sampling and seizure under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 cannot be flouted and in the absence of substantial compliance of the Standing Orders, adverse inference has to be drawn against the prosecution. NDPS Act Does Not Bar Owner's Recourse To S.451 CrPC For Release Of Seized Vehicle On Superdari: P&H High Court. It requires existence of such facts and circumstances as are sufficient to justify satisfaction that the accused is not guilty of the alleged offence. The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently held that the sample parcels of alleged contraband that is sent to Forensic Science Laboratory is "case property" and must be produced before trial Court under FSL seal, after the forensic examination is completed. The Bench of Justice Sanjay Dhar observed thus as it and that this is the job of the Government to take decisions over including a particular drug in the list of 'manufactured drugs' or 'psychotropic substances' under the NDPS Act. Report Filed By Investigating Officer Does Not Satisfy Mandate Of S.36A(4) NDPS Act: Kerala High Court, Case Title: Muhammed Ajmal v. State of Kerala. The appeal was dismissed, and Ms. Green was awarded costs in the amount of $5,000. 37. 67. NDPS Act | Failure To Annex FSL Report Within Statutory Period Does Not Make Chargesheet Defective, No Default Bail: J&K&L High Court, Case Title: Abdul Majeed Bhat Vs UT of J&K. A Warner Bros. The provision stipulates that if it is not possible to complete the investigation within 180 days, the Special Court may extend the said period up to one year on the report of the Public Prosecutor indicating the progress of the investigation and the specific reasons for detention beyond 180 days. NDPS Act | Standard Of "Conscious Possession" Different In Case Of A Public Transport As Opposed To Private Vehicle: J&K&L High Court. The Supreme Court of Ohio today vacated a Marion County woman's drug possession conviction, finding police illegally searched a bookbag with a baggie sticking out from the zipper.. NDPS Act | Courts Can't Declare A Particular Drug As 'Manufactured Drug' Or 'Psychotropic Substance': JKL High Court, Case title - KHURSHID AHMAD DAR v. UNION TERRITORY OF J&K. It also appears that neither such procedure is followed", 36. 4. Section 37 of the NDPS Act stipulates that persons accused of offences under the Act involving commercial quantity, shall not be released on bail unless the Court is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that accused is not guilty and is not likely to commit any offence while on bail. The Allahabad High Court has observed that the Magistrate/Special Judge, NDPS Act has the power to consider the application for the interim custody of the conveyance/ vehicle (seized under the NDPS Act) under the provision of Section 451 and 457 of Cr.P.C. This site is maintained by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts on behalf of the Federal Judiciary. The principle audi alteram partem needs to applied at every stage of an adversarial proceeding to ensure fair trial, unless its applicability is expressly ousted by statue." Right Of Accused U/S 50 Of NDPS Act To Be Searched In Presence Of Magistrate Violated: Gujarat High Court Upholds Order Of Acquittal, Case Title: State Of Gujarat v. Ugamsinh Dhanrajsinh. "The term "conscious possession" is not capable of precise and complete logical definition of universal application in the context of all the statute and the knowledge of possession of contraband has to be ascertained from the fact and circumstances of the case," Justice Sanjay Dhar observed. Roadways to the Bench: Who Me? S.36A(4) NDPS Act | Apart From Reasons To Detain Accused Beyond Statutory Period, Prosecutor's Report Must Disclose Progress Of Investigation: Kerala HC, Case Title: Ubaid A.M. v. State of Kerala. 52. Status Conference. ", 24. 6. [NDPS Act] Investigating Officer's Request For Extension Of Time Not Substitute For Report Of Public Prosecutor: Madras High Court Reiterates, Case Title: Shakil Ahamed v The Superintendent of Customs. He was from the forensic sciences laboratory in Kalina. 51. Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav discarded the argument that the arresting officials did not comply with the mandatory provisions of search and seizure under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. "Issues Of Undertrials Standing Stubborn Against Face Of Democracy": Rajasthan HC Grants Bail To NDPS Accused In Jail For 6 Yrs. The High Court reiterated that it is mandatory to issue notice and provide fair hearing to accused before extending time beyond statutory period to file chargesheet in cases relating to offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). "Speedy Justice is a Fundamental Right enshrined under the ambit of Article 21 of the Constitution of India, and the same needs to be given effect by this Court in letter and in spirit, else it will remain as a dead letter of law," the Delhi High Court observed on Tuesday. 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