Union Of India vs Mohanlal & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the inadequacies in the procedure for the seizure, storage, and disposal of narcotics as outlined in Standing Order No.1 of 1989. The Court found that the existing procedures were not being followed, leading to significant accumulation of seized drugs and increased risk of pilferage. Consequently, the Court directed the collection of detailed reports from state police heads and judicial authorities to ensure proper oversight and compliance with the established protocols for handling narcotics, emphasizing the need for judicial supervision in these matters.