Supreme Court of India · 2025-04-16
K. Shikha Barman vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- K. Shikha Barman
- Respondent
- The State Of Madhya Pradesh
- Author
- Abhay S. Oka
- Bench
- Abhay S Oka
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the legality of the search and seizure conducted under the NDPS Act, specifically regarding the seizure of Ganja from a WagonR vehicle. The court analyzed whether the procedural requirements under the Act were adhered to and whether the evidence obtained was admissible. The judgment emphasizes the importance of compliance with statutory provisions for the validity of search and seizure in drug cases. The court upheld the conviction, affirming the procedural correctness of the investigation.