Person Cannot Be Prosecuted for Allegedly Smoking ‘Beedi’ Containing ‘Ganja’ Without Forensic Examination of the Beedi: Kerala High Court

In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam has quashed the proceedings against Hamjith, a 26-year-old resident of Malappuram, in connection with a case filed under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. This decision came during a hearing on October 15, 2024, regarding Crl.MC No. 2114 of 2024, stemming from Crime No. 208/2024. Case Background On January 25, 2024, Hamjith was allegedly caught smoking a…