|Andhra Pradesh High Court
NDPS Act Section 36A(4) | Public Prosecutor’s Independent Application of Mind Mandatory for Remand Extension Beyond 230 Days: Andhra Pradesh HC
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that extending remand beyond 230 days under the NDPS Act requires the Public Prosecutor to file a petition demonstrating independent judicial reasoning - not merely forwarding police requests. This sets a new procedural safeguard for accused persons, ensuring prosecutorial accountability and reinforcing the right to bail when statutory timelines are breached without genuine scrutiny.