Section 50 of NDPS Act, 1985 : Section 50: Conditions Under Which Search Of Persons Shall Be Conducted

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where a police officer, who is authorised to enforce the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, suspects an individual on the street of carrying illegal drugs. The officer decides to conduct a search based on the powers granted under Section 41, 42, or 43 of the Act.

The individual, knowing their rights, requests that the search be conducted in the presence of a Gazetted Officer or a Magistrate. As per Section 50(1), the officer is obliged to take the individual to the nearest Gazetted Officer or Magistrate without unnecessary delay.

According to Section 50(2), the police officer can detain the i...

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