#Section 52-A NDPS

Allahabad HC rules that procedural violations in drug sampling-including failure to comply with Rules 9-11 and Section 52-A of the NDPS Act-undermine prosecution's case, justifying bail even for commercial quantities. The court emphasized that fairness in evidence collection is non-negotiable, setting a precedent for strict adherence to procedural safeguards in drug offences.

Allahabad HC grants bail in an NDPS case where mandatory sampling procedures under Section 52-A were not followed, and the FSL report contradicted the seized substance. The ruling reinforces that procedural lapses and forensic inconsistencies can vitiate prosecution evidence, entitling accused to bail despite commercial quantity recovery.

Allahabad HC rules that mandatory procedural safeguards under Sections 50 and 52-A of the NDPS Act do not apply when contraband is recovered from a vehicle rather than the accused's personal possession. The court granted bail, emphasizing that non-compliance with these provisions cannot be invoked where recovery is not directly from the accused's body or immediate control.

Allahabad HC ruled that weighing contraband with its wrapper violates Section 52-A NDPS Act, nullifying the commercial quantity threshold. The court granted bail despite recovery exceeding 100 grams, emphasizing strict procedural compliance over mere quantity.