Section 80 of the NDPS Act considered for larger Bench reference after earlier decisions were brought to notice.

Section 80 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, read with the cited decisions, was considered sufficiently important to warrant reference to a larger Bench. Leave was granted, and the Registry was directed to place the papers before the Chief Justice for constitution of a 3-Judge Bench. The matter was thus referred for consideration by a 3-Judge Bench on the effect of Section 80 and the earlier authorities cited.

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Issues: Whether, in view of Section 80 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 and the cited decisions, the matter should be placed before a 3-Judge Bench for consideration.

Analysis: The order noted that earlier decisions had been brought to the Court's attention and that the effect of Section 80 required consideration. On that basis, leave was granted and the Registry was directed to place the papers before the Hon'ble the Chief Justice for constituting a 3-Judge Bench.

Conclusion: The matter was referred for consideration by a 3-Judge Bench.

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