Supreme Court of India · 2021-09-22
UNION OF INDIA THROUGH NCB vs MD. NAWAZ KHAN
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/3598
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- UNION OF INDIA THROUGH NCB
- Respondent
- MD. NAWAZ KHAN
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM NATH, HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE B.V. NAGARATHNA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed an appeal by the Union of India against a High Court decision granting bail to Md. Nawaz Khan, who was accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The court examined the legality of the bail granted by the High Court, considering the gravity of the charges and the evidence presented. Ultimately, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing the importance of individual liberty and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.