Delhi High Court: Absence Of Videography Of Narcotic Search/Seizure Does Not Automatically Discredit Police Testimony Under NDPS Act

The Delhi High Court held that absence of video recording in narcotic search and seizure operations does not by itself discredit the police testimony under the NDPS Act. While videography enhances transparency, it is not statutorily mandatory. The Court emphasized that the test of legality depends on credible evidence and procedural compliance rather than technological proof. It reiterated that courts must evaluate testimonies in entirety and that minor procedural lapses cannot nullify otherwise lawful seizures.