Court
Supreme Court of India
Brief
Whether containers carried out by accused is covered under section 50 NDPS Act?
Citation
(2008) 1 MLJ (Crl) 1057 (SC)
State of Haryana Vs. Suresh
Judgement
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (61 of 1985), Sections 50 (1) and 18 - Conviction by Trial Judge set aside in appeal by High Court - Section 50 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (61 of 1985) not applicable to bags of containers carried by accused - Word "person" occurring in Section 50 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (61 of 1985) relates only personal search - Acquittal unsustainable - Other points other than on-compliance of Section 50 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (61 of 1985) not examined by High Court - Matter remitted back to High Court.
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