While denying bail to the accused, Justice W Diengdoh stressed on the menace of drug trafficking in the region.
“The menace of drug trafficking and the availability of narcotic drugs in society, particularly in our society is evident basing on the reports that is available where in it is said that the level of drug addiction has increased alarmingly affecting the younger generation. Nevertheless the police are trying to combat this evil by various means, more often than not, the ringleaders or the kingpins as far as the drug peddling is concerned, are yet to be apprehended,” the Bench stated.
The availability of such narcotic drugs has to be stopped at all costs, the Court made it clear.
The Bench further underlined that though a legal procedure has to be followed, the seriousness of the issue cannot be overlooked by any law abiding citizens, law enforcers or even by the Court.
“However, technically, in specific cases involving narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, the rigors of section 37 (of NDPS Act) may not be applicable, nevertheless, if there is even a hint of prima facie involvement, particularly in cases where direct seizure is made from a person, it would be better to let the law take its own course, ala a proper trial.”
Source: Barandbench
