SANJAY KUMAR KEDIA @ SANJAY KEDIA versus INTELLIGENCE OFFICER, NARCOTIC CONTROL BUREAU AND ANR.

Both applications for extension of custody failed to comply with requirements of Section 36A(4) NDPS Act, lacking application of mind by public prosecutor, progress of investigation, compelling reasons, and notice to accused. Therefore, extensions were contrary to law and struck down; appellant released on bail.

Parties: Appellant: Sanjay Kumar Kedia @ Sanjay Kedia; Respondent No.1: Intelligence Officer, Narcotic Control Bureau; Respondent No.2: State of West Bengal
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 20 August 2009
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Order of Calcutta High Court, Division Bench
Outcome: Appeals allowed
Legal Topics: Extension of Investigation Custody, Default Bail Under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act

Criminal Law Drug Law Extension of Investigation Custody Default Bail Under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act

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Parties

Sanjay Kumar Kedia @ Sanjay Kedia

Appellant

Intelligence Officer, Narcotic Control Bureau

Respondent No.1

State of West Bengal

Respondent No.2

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Order of Calcutta High Court, Division Bench

Legal Issues

1 Whether the extensions of custody under Section 36A(4) NDPS Act satisfied statutory conditions
2 Whether appellant was entitled to bail under default clause after illegal extension

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeals allowed

Orders

Extensions of custody struck down as contrary to law
Order of Special Judge dated 13.2.2008 and Order of High Court dated 5.9.2008 set aside