Sanjay Kumar Kedia@Sanjay Kedia vs Intelligence ...

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of extensions granted under Section 36A(4) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, holding that such extensions must comply with statutory requirements, including notice to the accused. The Court found that the extensions granted in this case were invalid as they did not meet the conditions set forth in the statute, leading to the conclusion that the appellant's continued detention beyond the stipulated period was unlawful. Consequently, the Court ruled in favor of the appellant, emphasizing the importance of adhering to procedural safeguards in criminal proceedings.