The NDPS Act, 1985 : The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS), 1985 is one of the harshest laws in the country. It prohibits the cultivation, production, possession, sale, purchase, trade, use, and consumption of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances except for medical and scientific purposes under license. The Act has been amended twice;…

The Supreme Court observed that it cannot be expected of a complainant to initially lead evidence to show that he had financial capacity unless such a case was set up in the reply notice by the accused. However, the accused has the right to demonstrate that the complainant in a particular case did not have…