Mere Ownership Of Vehicle Unauthorisedly Carrying Contraband Doesn't Imply Involvement In Offence Under NDPS Act: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court granted bail to the owner of a vehicle seized under the NDPS Act for carrying poppy straw. The court found that mere ownership of the vehicle did not imply the owner’s involvement in the offence. The vehicle was found abandoned with contraband, and there was no evidence linking the owner to the crime. The court emphasized that the prosecution must establish a direct connection between the accused and the offence. The ruling highlights the importance of ensuring that individuals are not wrongfully implicated based on mere ownership of property.