State of Kerala v. Sudha
Case brief
What is this about?
The Single Judge of the Kerala High Court disposed of the State's appeal against an order of acquittal by the Additional Sessions Court. The court held that the trial judge did not comply with mandatory provisions of Section 50 of the NDPS Act and failed to mark a chemical analysis report. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, and the acquittal was not set aside or remanded.
What did the court decide?
The criminal appeal filed by the State was dismissed.