Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal of Accused in Narcotics Case Due to Procedural Violation in Search. The Court held that non-compliance with Section 50 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, by providing a third option for search before a police officer vitiated the trial, and the limited scope of interference in appeals against acquittal prevented reversal.
16 Mar 2026The criminal appeal arose from a judgment of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh that set aside the conviction and sentence of the accused under Sectio...
