Supreme Court dismisses delayed special leave petition under NDPS Act, orders inquiry The Supreme Court of India dismissed the special leave petition filed with a delay of 864 days under the NDPS Act. The Court stressed the importance of ...
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Supreme Court dismisses delayed special leave petition under NDPS Act, orders inquiry
The Supreme Court of India dismissed the special leave petition filed with a delay of 864 days under the NDPS Act. The Court stressed the importance of prompt action in serious cases and directed the government to investigate the delay and take necessary actions against those responsible. An affidavit detailing the inquiry was ordered to be filed within four weeks.
The Supreme Court of India heard a case under the NDPS Act involving a foreign national convicted by the Trial Court but acquitted by the High Court. A special leave petition was filed with a delay of 864 days, which was deemed unsatisfactory. The Court emphasized the need for prompt action by State authorities in such serious cases to avoid delays. The government was directed to conduct an inquiry into the delay and hold responsible parties accountable. An affidavit was to be filed within four weeks.
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