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Balwinder Singh (binda) v. The Narcotics Control Bureau

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Reported as [2023] 14 S.C.R. 100
Bench B.R. Gavai, Hima Kohli and Prashant Kumar Mishra JJ.
Decided 22 September 2023

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In view of the aforesaid discussion, we are of the opinion that the appellant – Satnam Singh 5 has failed to make out a case for acquittal.

Judgment, page 23

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Issue for consideration: Matter pertains to admissibility in evidence of the confessional statement recorded by the Narcotics Control Bure au officers u/s. 67 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985; and proving of possession of contraband by the prosecution beyond reasonable doubt. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 – s. 67 – Confession statement made by an accused u/s. 67 before an offi cer of Narcotics Control Bureau – Admissibility in evidence: Held: Statement made by an accused and recorded u/s. 67 cannot be used as a confessional statement in the trial of

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