Sridam Naskar v. State of West Bengal
Case brief
What is this about?
This revisional application sought a direction for expeditious disposal of a pending NDPS case filed under Section 21(C)/29 of the NDPS Act. The High Court directed the lower court to conclude the case within a reasonable time, making effective use of fixed dates and invoking Section 309 Cr.P.C. if necessary, considering the petitioner was in custody for alleged recovery of commercial quantity.
What did the court decide?
Directed the lower court to ensure expeditious disposal of the pending NDPS case by effectively utilizing scheduled dates and, if necessary, invoking Section 309 Cr.P.C. to conclude the case within a