DADU @ TULSIDAS vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 32A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, stating it does not violate Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. The Court found that the legislature has the authority to impose reasonable restrictions on the rights of convicts under this Act, which aims to combat drug trafficking and addiction. The Court held that the provisions of Section 32A do not negate the judicial discretion provided under Sections 389, 432, and 433 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, affirming the law's intent to address serious societal issues.