Presumptions Under NDPS Act Are Rebuttable, Not Absolute; Prosecution Must First Demonstrate Prima Facie Case: Jammu & Kashmir High Court

In a recent judgment delivered by the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir on September 10, 2024, the court examined the application and enforcement of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 in a drug possession case. The case highlights critical aspects of legal procedures, evidentiary requirements, and the impact of presumptions under the Act. Case Summary In this case, the appellant was accused of possessing poppy straw, a…