Police Officer's Dual Role in NDPS Cases Doesn't Automatically Undermine Prosecution; Bias Must Be Proven for Acquittal.

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....Conduct of investigation by the police officer who himself is the complainant - NDPS - There is no reason to doubt the credibility of the informant and doubt the entire case of the prosecution solely on the ground that the informant has investigated the case. Solely on the basis of some apprehension or the doubts, the entire prosecution version cannot be discarded and the accused is not to be straightway acquitted unless and until the accused is able to establish and prove the bias and the prejudice - SC....