RASHPAL SINGH @ RICCHU vs STATE OF PUNJAB

1 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act [Section 29 added later on] and Section 25 of Arms Act [Section 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923 added later on] GAURAV THAKUR 2026.05.04 15:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 A perusal of record shows in the present case, following are the relevant factors which are required to be taken into consideration for a decision:- GAURAV THAKUR 2026.05.04 15:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 3 the petitioner has already joined the investigation; iii. that the petitioner cannot be forced to assist the prosecuting agency for the recovery of incriminating material, which may harm his interests or may amount to defeating his right of defence, as laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of ‘Vinay Kumar Gupta v. State of Madhya Pradesh’ [Criminal Appeal No.939 of 2026, decided on 16.02.2026]; iv. that as per law laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of ‘Sanjay Sharma v. State of Haryana’ [Criminal Appeal No.767 of 2026, decided on 09.02.2026], collection of evidence is the responsibility of the Investigating Officer, and that an accused cannot be compell