Statement Under S.67 NDPS Act Inadmissible' : Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction Of Medical Shop Owner

The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of a medical shop owner under the NDPS Act, ruling that a statement recorded under Section 67 of the Act is inadmissible as evidence. The court emphasized that confessions made to officers under this section do not carry evidentiary value, aligning with principles of fair trial and protection against self-incrimination. This decision marks a significant interpretation of the NDPS Act, ensuring that accused individuals are not unjustly convicted based on coerced or improperly obtained statements.