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The Delhi High Court held that an unverified internal police database report, marked for investigative reference only, cannot prove criminal involvement. It directed the DCP to verify and correct the erroneous entry linking the petitioner to an FIR where he was unnamed within four weeks, and barred reliance on the report in court.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that writ jurisdiction under Article 226 cannot be invoked to compel police to file a charge sheet before investigation concludes, safeguarding the investigative autonomy of law enforcement. While denying the petitioner’s demand for immediate action, the court ordered expedited probe completion within 60-75 days, reinforcing that judicial oversight must not substitute procedural diligence with premature intervention.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court acquitted an accused under the NDPS Act, ruling that the prosecution's failure to involve independent witnesses during contraband recovery-despite nearby habitation and passing vehicles-creates reasonable doubt. The judgment underscores that procedural compliance, including proper sealing and witness participation, is mandatory to sustain convictions under the Act.
High Court of Telangana holds that Section 35(3) BNSS mandates prior notice before arrest in offences punishable under 7 years, aligning with Arnesh Kumar guidelines to prevent arbitrary detention.