Supreme Court of India

State of Rajasthan v. Bhanwar Lal & Anr.

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Reported as [2009] 5 S.C.R. 1
Bench Dr. Arijit Pasayat and Asok Kumar Gang Ul Y JJ.
Decided 3 March 2009

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Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985: s.50 - Right of accused to exercise option under s.50 of being searched by gazetted officer or magistrate - Held: The use of word 'nearest' in s.50 is relevant - Search has to 8 c be conducted at earliest and, once person to be searched opts to be searched in presence of such senior officer, it is 0 for police officer who is to conduct the search, to conduct it in the presence of conveniently available officer - On facts, acquittal reForded by High Court for non-compliance of s.50 not justified. s.27 - Seizure of opium - Quantity seized was

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