D.RAMAKRISHNAN vs INTELLIGENCE OFFR.NARCOTIC CONT.BUREAU

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 Schedules 'G' and 'H' of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, do not exempt the appellant from the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs Act, as export requires a permit under Rules 58 and 59. The Court upheld the rejection of bail by the High Court, emphasizing the serious nature of the charges and the minimum sentence of 10 years for the offences committed.