Rajinder Kumar vs Ncb
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Case Significance
Rajinder Kumar vs Ncb is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 24, 2024 (citation: ik-140812037). Three connected NDPS appeals challenged convictions under Sections 29/21(c)/25A of the NDPS Act arising from a 2006 NCB case involving heroin trafficking where all three accused were convicted by the trial court. The court partly allowed all three appeals, upholding the convictions but modifying the sentences to the period already undergone, considering that the appellants had been facing trial for about 20 years and had completed their sentences. Rajinder Kumar's conviction under Section 29 The case was heard by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna. Counsel appearing: Priya Saxena (counsel for appellant), Shashwat Bansal (counsel for respondent), Vidit Anand (counsel for appellant), Yogesh Saxena (counsel for appellant).
Summary
Three connected NDPS appeals challenged convictions under Sections 29/21(c)/25A of the NDPS Act arising from a 2006 NCB case involving heroin trafficking where all three accused were convicted by the trial court. The court partly allowed all three appeals, upholding the convictions but modifying the sentences to the period already undergone, considering that the appellants had been facing trial for about 20 years and had completed their sentences. Rajinder Kumar's conviction under Section 29 r/w 25A, Syed Abu Ala's under Section 29 r/w 21(c) and 25A, and Mohd. Altaf's under Section 29 r/w 21(c) were upheld with sentences reduced to time served.
What was the outcome of Rajinder Kumar vs Ncb?
Three connected NDPS appeals challenged convictions under Sections 29/21(c)/25A of the NDPS Act arising from a 2006 NCB case involving heroin trafficking where all three accused were convicted by the ...
Judgment
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