NDPS: Should Entire Case Property Be Sent to FSL or Just Samples from Each Strip of Tablets? Court Clarifies: Punjab and Haryana High Court

In a landmark decision delivered on September 18, 2024, the Hon’ble Court addressed critical aspects of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The judgment clarifies procedures for handling seized narcotic substances, emphasizing the necessity for proper inventory and evidence collection. Case Background The case involved the Appellant, Rajesh Sharma, who was charged with possession of a significant quantity of narcotic drugs. The prosecution claimed that Rajesh was apprehended…