Failure To Show Safe Custody Of Seized Contraband & Existing Contradictions In Evidence Sufficient To Acquit Accused In NDPS Case: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has upheld the acquittal of two accused persons under Section 8/15 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, citing serious lapses in investigation, failure to establish safe custody of seized contraband, and unexplained contradictions in witness statements. The High Court found that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. Appeal filed by UT against trial court acquittal The case…
