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A Person Cannot Be Prosecuted For Consumption Of Narcotic Drug On The Basis Of Smell Of His Breath: Kerala High Court
Manju Elsa Isac
21 Aug 2024 10:45 AM IST
Kerala High Court has held that a person cannot be booked for consuming narcotic drug on the basis that the investigation officer smelt the substance from his breath. The Court observed that if it is allowed, a situation will arise where the investigating officer can prosecute anyone as an accused under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). It was noted that...
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