#judicial record

The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that a magistrate’s judicial record under Section 52A NDPS Act, certifying non-production of seized vehicles, is final and cannot be challenged via writ petition if the error was not raised before the same court. The decision reinforces the binding nature of judicial records in NDPS cases and limits recourse to post-facto legal challenges.

Bombay HC reaffirms that judicial records are conclusive and binding; parties must first seek correction from the same bench before approaching higher courts. The ruling underscores the limited scope for challenging courtroom conduct observations via writ petitions, reinforcing procedural discipline in litigation.