SANJAY KUMAR KEDIA@SANJAY KEDIA vs INTELLIGENCE OFFICER,NARCO.CONT.BUR.&ANR

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of extensions granted under Section 36A(4) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, in relation to the appellant's detention beyond the stipulated 180 days as per Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court held that the extensions were invalid as they did not comply with the statutory requirements, rendering the continued detention unlawful. Consequently, the Court quashed the orders extending the investigation period and emphasized the necessity of adhering to procedural safeguards in criminal detention.