|Andhra Pradesh High Court
Section 36A(4) NDPS Act | Public Prosecutor’s Remand Extension Report Must Show Independent Application of Mind : Andhra Pradesh HC
Andhra Pradesh High Court sets aside a remand extension under Section 36A(4) NDPS Act, ruling that the Public Prosecutor’s report must demonstrate independent application of mind and justify further custody beyond 180 days. The decision reinforces procedural safeguards against arbitrary detention in drug-related cases, impacting prosecutors and accused alike.