Not Fair Trial, Police Failed To Communicate With Accused Who Was Of Kenyan Origin: Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes Conviction In Drugs Case
In a significant ruling on May 14, 2024, the Punjab and Haryana High Court overturned the conviction of a Kenyan national, Jane Doe, who was previously sentenced under Section 21(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). The court found major procedural lapses and contradictions in the testimonies of the prosecution witnesses, leading to doubts about the legitimacy of the entire investigation process. Key Highlights: 1.…
