Accused Under NDPS Act Can't Be Declared Proclaimed Offender; Only 'Proclaimed Person' U/S 82 CrPC: Delhi High Court
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6 Jan 2026 6:29 PM IST

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6 Jan 2026 6:29 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has held that an accused booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act cannot be declared a “Proclaimed Offender” under Section 82 CrPC.Justice Neena Bansal Krishna reasoned that a person can be declared as a Proclaimed Offender only in respect of the offences specifically provided under Section 82(4) CrPC. For all other offences, the person...
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