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Supreme Court of India · 2021-03-02

The State (Gnct Of Delhi) Narcotics ... vs Lokesh Chadha

Citation / case number
AIRONLINE 2021 SC 117
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
The State (Gnct Of Delhi) Narcotics ...
Respondent
Lokesh Chadha
Author
D.Y. Chandrachud
Bench
M R Shah, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Lokesh Chadha under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, affirming the High Court's decision to suspend his sentence. The court examined the procedural aspects of the case, particularly the application of Section 389(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The judgment emphasizes the importance of adhering to legal protocols in narcotics cases while balancing the rights of the accused.

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