The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) has set aside the conviction and ten-year sentence of an accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, citing a “flagrant violation” of mandatory procedural safeguards. Justice Brij Raj Singh held that the failure of the Narcotics Department to strictly comply with Section 50 of the
Non-Compliance with Section 50 of NDPS Act Vitiates Recovery: Allahabad HC Sets Aside Conviction in 30-Year-Old Drug Case
