State Of Rajasthan vs Iqbal Singh

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's finding that the mandatory provisions of Section 42 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 were not complied with in the case against Iqbal Singh. The Court found no reason to differ from the High Court's conclusions, leading to the dismissal of the appeal by the State of Rajasthan. This judgment reinforces the necessity of adhering to procedural safeguards under the Act.