https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=353383 In NDPS prosecutions involving a personal search, Section 50 compliance is mandatory, and the safeguard applies where the accused is searched along with a bag carried by him. The text notes that failure to inform the accused of the right to be searched before a Gazetted Officer or Magistrate undermines the recovery. It also stresses that the prosecution must strictly prove weighing, separate sealing of the contraband and sample, and uninterrupted safe custody up to forensic examination. Gaps in these matters create serious doubt about recovery and seizure, entitling the accused to the benefit of doubt and acquittal. en-us Wed, 01 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 07:55:11 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=353383 In NDPS prosecutions involving a personal search, Section 50 compliance is mandatory, and the safeguard applies where the accused is searched along with a bag carried by him. The text notes that failure to inform the accused of the right to be searched before a Gazetted Officer or Magistrate undermines the recovery. It also stresses that the prosecution must strictly prove weighing, separate sealing of the contraband and sample, and uninterrupted safe custody up to forensic examination. Gaps in these matters create serious doubt about recovery and seizure, entitling the accused to the benefit of doubt and acquittal. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 01 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=353383