Mohd.Altaf vs Narcotics Control Bureau

ik-94042887 Delhi High Court 24 December 2024 • 39 min read

Judges (1)

Neena Bansal Krishna Delivered

Counsel (4)

Priya Saxena Counsel Appellant Shashwat Bansal Counsel Respondent Vidit Anand Counsel Appellant Yogesh Saxena Counsel Appellant

Parties (4)

Narcotics Control Bureau Respondent Mohd. Altaf Appellant Rajinder Kumar Appellant Syed Abu Ala Appellant

Case Significance

Mohd.Altaf vs Narcotics Control Bureau is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 24, 2024 (citation: ik-94042887). Three connected NDPS appeals by Rajinder Kumar, Syed Abu Ala, and Mohd. Altaf challenged their convictions under Section 29 read with Sections 21(c) and 25A of the NDPS Act arising from a drug conspiracy prosecution spanning approximately 20 years. The court upheld the convictions but modified the sentences to the period already undergone, considering the appellants' prolonged trial and incarceration over two decades. 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 by Rajinder Kumar, Syed Abu Ala, and Mohd. Altaf challenged their convictions under Section 29 read with Sections 21(c) and 25A of the NDPS Act arising from a drug conspiracy prosecution spanning approximately 20 years. The court upheld the convictions but modified the sentences to the period already undergone, considering the appellants' prolonged trial and incarceration over two decades.

What was the outcome of Mohd.Altaf vs Narcotics Control Bureau?

Three connected NDPS appeals by Rajinder Kumar, Syed Abu Ala, and Mohd. Altaf challenged their convictions under Section 29 read with Sections 21(c) and 25A of the NDPS Act arising from a drug conspir...

Judgment

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