https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=312916 Extension of detention beyond 180 days under the proviso to Section 36A(4) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act is valid only on strict compliance with statutory safeguards. The Public Prosecutor's report must show independent application of mind, assess the progress of investigation, and record specific reasons for continued custody; notice to the accused is also required as part of fair procedure and natural justice. Where the requests were treated as investigating agency applications, disposed of on the same day, and did not satisfy these preconditions, the extension orders were invalid and liable to be struck down. en-us Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:13:43 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=312916 Extension of detention beyond 180 days under the proviso to Section 36A(4) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act is valid only on strict compliance with statutory safeguards. The Public Prosecutor's report must show independent application of mind, assess the progress of investigation, and record specific reasons for continued custody; notice to the accused is also required as part of fair procedure and natural justice. Where the requests were treated as investigating agency applications, disposed of on the same day, and did not satisfy these preconditions, the extension orders were invalid and liable to be struck down. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=312916