NDPS Act Has Overriding Effect Even in Customs Area; Bail Refused in ₹15.5 Crore Hydroponic Weed Seizure Case: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court recently examined an alleged smuggling case of Hydroponic Weed brought from Bangkok and seized at the airport, focusing on how the NDPS Act and Customs Act interact during narcotics seizures. The Court highlighted how Section 80 NDPS Act gives the special law overriding effect, which allowed the Customs Department to not invoke the Customs Act in this case. Customs Department’s Action Examined During the hearing, the…