Smuggling - Heroin - The case of the prosecution is not free ...

Heroin Smuggling Case Falters: Appellants Acquitted as Prosecution Fails to Prove Possession or Transport Beyond Doubt.

April 29, 2023

Case Laws Indian Laws SC

Smuggling - Heroin - The case of the prosecution is not free from suspicion. The prosecution has not proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the appellants in these two appeals were in possession of the contraband or that they brought the contraband to the hotel room of the accused no.4 - the appellants are acquitted of the offences alleged against them - SC

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Smuggling - Heroin - The case of the prosecution is not free ...

Heroin Smuggling Case Falters: Appellants Acquitted as Prosecution Fails to Prove Possession or Transport Beyond Doubt.

April 29, 2023

Case Laws Indian Laws SC

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