Conviction under Section 15 of the Narcotic Drugs and ...

Supreme Court overturns conviction u/s 15 of NDPS Act due to lack of strict proof in evidence.

April 27, 2015

Case Laws Customs SC

Conviction under Section 15 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 - Since in the cases of NDPS Act the punishment is severe, therefore strict proof is required for proving the search, seizure and the recovery - conviction of the appellant and the sentence imposed on him is set aside - SC

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Conviction under Section 15 of the Narcotic Drugs and ...

Supreme Court overturns conviction u/s 15 of NDPS Act due to lack of strict proof in evidence.

April 27, 2015

Case Laws Customs SC

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