https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=197188 The expression "search any person" in Section 50 of the NDPS Act is confined to the human body and does not extend to a bag, briefcase, container or similar article carried by an accused. The definitions in the NDPS Act, CrPC, IPC and General Clauses Act do not enlarge "person" to cover such articles, so Section 50 is not attracted to their search. The High Court's view that non-compliance with Section 50 vitiated the conviction was unsustainable on that footing, and the matter required reconsideration on the remaining grounds. en-us Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:19:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=197188 The expression "search any person" in Section 50 of the NDPS Act is confined to the human body and does not extend to a bag, briefcase, container or similar article carried by an accused. The definitions in the NDPS Act, CrPC, IPC and General Clauses Act do not enlarge "person" to cover such articles, so Section 50 is not attracted to their search. The High Court's view that non-compliance with Section 50 vitiated the conviction was unsustainable on that footing, and the matter required reconsideration on the remaining grounds. Case-Laws Customs Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=197188