Mere Possession of Drugs or Psychotropic Substances with Valid License Doesn’t Attract NDPS Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a significant ruling, has held that mere possession of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances under a valid license does not, by itself, attract penal provisions under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The order was passed by Justice Arun Monga, who granted bail to Naveen Handa, the owner of M/s Vin Healthcare, in a case related to the alleged recovery of controlled drugs.…