Supreme Court of India

State of Rajasthan v. Ram Chandra

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Bench Arijit Pasayat and S.H. Kapadia JJ.
Decided 12 April 2005

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Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985-Section 50 : Applicability of-Scope-Held: S.50 only applies to personal search of an accused-Does not extend to search of a vehicle or container or bag or premises. Personal search : Option to accused to be searched in presence of any of the enumerated categories of superior officers-Object and purpose of-Held : It acts as a safeguard against vexatious search, unfair dealings and protects and safeguards the interest of the innocent.

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