https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=467760 Delayed forwarding of seized samples to the FSL is treated as a procedural irregularity under NDPS compliance, and does not by itself vitiate the trial or automatically justify bail. A Section 50 notice remains valid where the accused is meaningfully informed of the right to be searched before a Gazetted Officer or Magistrate; use of the word "any" does not defeat the safeguard if the substance is conveyed. At the bail stage, non-joining of independent witnesses and absence of photography or videography may create doubt. Prolonged custody and inordinate trial delay can justify bail despite Section 37, in view of Article 21 and the need for speedy trial. en-us Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:24:39 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=467760 Delayed forwarding of seized samples to the FSL is treated as a procedural irregularity under NDPS compliance, and does not by itself vitiate the trial or automatically justify bail. A Section 50 notice remains valid where the accused is meaningfully informed of the right to be searched before a Gazetted Officer or Magistrate; use of the word "any" does not defeat the safeguard if the substance is conveyed. At the bail stage, non-joining of independent witnesses and absence of photography or videography may create doubt. Prolonged custody and inordinate trial delay can justify bail despite Section 37, in view of Article 21 and the need for speedy trial. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=467760