Date of the Judgment: May 13, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 662 Judges: Surya Kant, J. and Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, J. Can an individual accused of facilitating narcotics smuggling be denied bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) even without direct evidence of possessing contraband? The Supreme Court recently addressed this question in the case […]
Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 28, 2025 Judges: Sanjay Karol J., Manmohan J. Can a High Court, while deciding a bail application, award compensation for alleged wrongful confinement? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in an appeal against a decision by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench. The
Supreme Court quashes conviction in NDPS case due to flawed procedure: Mohammed Khalid vs State of Telangana (2024) INSC 158 (01 March 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the prosecution proved the charges against the accused beyond reasonable doubt in a case involving the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). CASE TYPE: Criminal Law,
Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in NDPS Act Case: Issak Nabab Shah vs. State of Maharashtra (2020) Date of the Judgment: December 3, 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 949 Judges: Ashok Bhushan, J., R. Subhash Reddy, J., M.R. Shah, J. Can a sentence for drug possession be reduced if the convict has already served a significant portion
Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal in NDPS Case Due to Inconsistent Witness Testimony: Union of India vs. Leen Martin (2018) Date of the Judgment: 01 February 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 74 Judges: N.V. Ramana, J. and S. Abdul Nazeer, J. Can a conviction for drug trafficking be sustained when key witnesses contradict the prosecution’s version of
