Right to Speedy Trial Cannot Override Bail Conditions Under Section 37 NDPS Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on 24 April 2026 delivered a significant ruling clarifying the relationship between Article 21 Constitution of India and Section 37 NDPS Act. The Court held that the right to speedy trial cannot override the strict bail conditions prescribed under the NDPS law, especially in cases involving commercial quantity of narcotics. Background of the Case The case arose from an FIR registered on 10 January 2024…
