NDPS Act

Supreme Court orders 449 exclusive NDPS courts nationwide within six weeks, citing an 'alarming increase' in narcotics cases with only 176 currently functional.

The Doniyar Vildanov NDPS acquittal Supreme Court judgment highlights how failure to follow mandatory search safeguards and inconsistencies in evidence can collapse prosecution cases under the NDPS Act.

The Supreme Court ruled that trial delays are not enough to grant NDPS bail, and the mandatory "twin conditions" of Section 37 must be met. The Court prioritized the statute's strict embargo over general personal liberty arguments.

Courts in India interpret NDPS bail strictly, but key rulings offer relief when procedural lapses or delays exist.

Supreme Court rules NDPS Act applies to all scheduled substances, clarifies scope beyond Rule-based list.

Supreme Court clarifies interim custody of seized vehicles under NDPS Act, balancing evidence preservation and property rights.

SC reaffirms mandatory bail provisions under NDPS Act, emphasizing compliance with Section 37 and Section 52A.