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Why the Court reached its conclusions2020 INSC 524 · [2020] 9 SCR 245

Mukesh Singh v. State (Narcotic Branch of Delhi) — 2020 INSC 524 · [2020] 9 SCR 245

The Court explains why overlapping official roles did not automatically destroy investigative authority. Actual bias, procedural safeguards and the evidence still required evaluation in the individual prosecution.

Investigation
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaIndian Evidence Act, 1872Indian Penal Code, 1860Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
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Why the Court reached its conclusions2008 INSC 785 · [2008] 10 SCR 379

Noor Aga v. State of Punjab and Another — 2008 INSC 785 · [2008] 10 SCR 379

The Court explains why narcotics presumptions depended on reliable foundational proof. Deficiencies in recovery, confession evidence and preservation of the physical material undermined the conviction assessed in the appeal.

Evidence
Constitution of IndiaCustoms Act, 1962Indian Evidence Act, 1872Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
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Why the Court reached its conclusions2025 INSC 645

Sarla Gupta and Another v. Directorate of Enforcement — 2025 INSC 645

The Court explains why documentary access depends on the prosecution stage and the purpose of the request. Seized records, complaint material and unused document lists therefore receive distinct treatment.

Evidence
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaIndian Evidence Act, 1872Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002
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Why the Court reached its conclusions2022 INSC 756 · [2022] 6 SCR 382

Vijay Madanlal Choudhary and Others v. Union of India and Others — 2022 INSC 756 · [2022] 6 SCR 382

The Court explains why the PMLA framework could be upheld only with its statutory foundations and safeguards. Criminally derived proceeds, regulated powers and unresolved individual remedies retain their separate significance.

Trial
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973Constitution of IndiaIndian Evidence Act, 1872Indian Penal Code, 1860Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002
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