[NDPS Act] Person Cannot Be Prosecuted For Allegedly Smoking 'Beedi' Containing 'Ganja' Without Forensically Examining 'Beedi': Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has quashed the proceedings initiated against a man for allegedly smoking a beedi filled with ganja on finding that the beedi was not subjected to forensic examination.The proceedings were initiated against the man under Section 27 (b) of the NDPS Act. Section 27 (b) provides imprisonment for up to six months or ten thousand rupees fine or both for consuming narcotic...