NDPS Act Section 50 – Detailed Explanation with Supreme Court Case Analysis
Author: Advocate Rajesh Dudani Category: NDPS Act | Criminal Law | Supreme Court Judgments Date: May 11, 2025 Introduction Section 50 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the rights of individuals accused under this stringent law. In this post, I discuss the legal mandate of Section 50 , its compliance requirements, and analyze a significant 2023 Supreme Court judgment— Ranjan Kumar Chadda v. State of Himachal Pradesh —that reshaped its interpretation. Watch the Full Video Explanation Here: ➡️ Click here if video doesn't load What is Section 50 of the NDPS Act? Section 50 provides a procedural safeguard during personal search of an accused. It mandates that: The accused must be informed in writing that they have the right to be searched before a Gazetted Officer or Magistrate . If the accused invokes this right, the search must be conducted in their presence. Non-compliance with...
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