Can seized narcotics be stored indefinitely without proper procedure? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical issue in Union of India vs. Mohanlal, highlighting the alarming state of drug storage and disposal across the country. This judgment emphasizes the need for strict adherence to legal protocols for handling seized contraband to prevent pilferage and […]
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 24 September 2008 Citation: Criminal Appeal No. 1516 of 2008 (Arising out of S.L.P. (Crl.) No. 5051 of 2007) Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., Dr. Mukundakam Sharma, J. What happens when a lawyer appointed to defend an accused person doesn’t show up in court? The Supreme Court recently addressed this
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 23 September 2008 The Supreme Court of India addressed a critical question: Is it mandatory for an investigating officer to inform an accused of their right to be searched in the presence of a Magistrate or a gazetted officer, as per Section 50 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
