D.Ramakrishnan vs Intelligence Offr.Narcotic ...

The Supreme Court addressed the prosecution of the appellant under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, specifically Sections 8(c), 22, 23, 25, 27A, 53, 53A, and 58, for exporting drugs without permission. The Court held that the drugs in question, listed in the Act's Schedule, require a permit for export, and the appellant's argument referencing the Drugs and Cosmetics Act was rejected. Consequently, the High Court's denial of bail was upheld, emphasizing the serious nature of the charges with a minimum sentence of 10 years.