Anwar Ali Abid Ali Khan vs State Of Maharashtra

ik-139651671 Bombay High Court 29 November 2024 • WRIT PETITION NO.3504 OF 2024 • 22 min read

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Case Significance

Anwar Ali Abid Ali Khan vs State Of Maharashtra is a Bombay High Court decision dated November 29, 2024 (citation: ik-139651671). The petitioner challenged his arrest under the NDPS Act for possession of commercial quantity of Mephedrone, contending that grounds of arrest were not communicated in writing as required by Article 22(1). The Court held that the search and seizure panchanama signed by the petitioner constituted awareness of the grounds of arrest, making formal written communication an empty formality. The petition was dismissed. The bench comprised Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande. The judgment was delivered by Justice Bharati Dangre. Counsel appearing: Ayaz Khan (counsel for petitioner), H.S. Venegavkar (counsel for respondent), M.M. Deshmukh (counsel for respondent), Zehra Charania (counsel for petitioner).

Summary

The petitioner challenged his arrest under the NDPS Act for possession of commercial quantity of Mephedrone, contending that grounds of arrest were not communicated in writing as required by Article 22(1). The Court held that the search and seizure panchanama signed by the petitioner constituted awareness of the grounds of arrest, making formal written communication an empty formality. The petition was dismissed.

What was the outcome of Anwar Ali Abid Ali Khan vs State Of Maharashtra?

The petitioner challenged his arrest under the NDPS Act for possession of commercial quantity of Mephedrone, contending that grounds of arrest were not communicated in writing as required by Article 2...

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