Supreme Court of India

Thana Singh v. Central Bureau of Narcotics

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Reported as [2013] 2 S.C.R. 899
Bench D.K. Jain and Jagdish Singh Khehar JJ.
Decided 23 January 2013

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What the Court ordered

Before parting, we place on record our deep appreciation for the able assistance rendered to us by the learned Additional Solicitor General; amicus curiae; Mr.

Judgment, page 22

From the headnote

Constitution of India, 1950 - Articles 32, 21 and 141 - Appeal of accused for an offence under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) - Seeking bail - Accused denied bail and was languishing in jail for 12 years awaiting commencement of trial - Supreme Court granted bail - Also issued notice to all the Sates taking cognizance of status quo and gain a first-hand account about the state of trials in cases under NDPS Act pending in all the States - o Directions and guidelines issued - The practice of granting adjournments lavishly to be abolished - Fourth proviso to s. 309 (2)

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