Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances

‘Incorrect’ to limit the bail period of accused, says SC

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New Delhi: In a recent order, the Supreme Court has said that it was “incorrect” for the Orissa High Court to limit the period of bail of an accused booked under the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act. A bench presided over by Justice J.B. Pardiwala was dealing with a special leave petition challenging … Read more

Telangana registers 1,982 cases under NDPS this year

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Hyderabad: Telangana has registered 1,982 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in the first half of the calendar year, indicating the rising drug menace in the state. A total of 3,792 accused were arrested and contraband worth Rs.179.3 crores were seized, said Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGNAB). It also freezed properties worth … Read more