NDPS Research
NDPS Act: Legal Research Guide
NDPS matters can involve statutory presumptions, special bail restrictions, quantity classifications, procedure and evidentiary questions. Research must be tied to the exact facts and current law.
Research checklist
- Identify the exact offence and statutory provision.
- Verify the relevant quantity/category and current statutory text where applicable.
- Check special bail provisions and the procedural stage.
- Review the latest Supreme Court and relevant High Court decisions.
- Verify the original judgment/order before citing it in a matter.