Md. Malek Mondal vs Pranjal Bardalai & Anr.

The Supreme Court addressed a complaint under Sections 21(c) and 29 of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, concerning the alleged seizure of 2.050 kg of heroin. The Court held that the mandatory provisions of Section 42 of the NDPS Act must be complied with for valid prosecution, but noted that the High Court's decision to allow the prosecution to proceed was justified given the serious nature of the allegations. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's ruling, allowing the case to continue for further investigation and prosecution.