Supreme Court of India · 2024-12-13
Bharti Arora vs The State Of Haryana
- Citation / case number
- 2024 INSC 976
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Bharti Arora
- Respondent
- The State Of Haryana
- Author
- B.R. Gavai
- Bench
- Prashant Kumar Mishra, B.R. Gavai
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the order of the High Court dismissing the Criminal Revision filed by the appellant under Section 58 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The Court emphasized that the Special Judge's decision to place the order in a sealed cover was justified, as it was necessary for the proper administration of justice. The Court reiterated that the procedural safeguards under the NDPS Act must be adhered to, ensuring that the rights of the accused are protected during the investigation process.