4 years, 7 months ago

'Despite Stringent Provisions, NDPS Cases Increasing': Orissa HC Bats For 'No Tolerance' Approach [Read Order]

The Orissa High Court observed that the NDPS cases should always be dealt with stricter approach of 'No Tolerance'. The Judge observed that despite strict provisions, the recorded crime rate under the NDPS Act has increased in the country more during the last ten years. The Court added that the cost of drug abuse is enormous and multifaceted which poses severe threat to the social fabric of the country and that instances of drug abuse is required to be dealt with a strict 'hard on Crime' attitude. The court also observed that lack of uniform sampling procedures adds to the overall inconsistency in sentencing for drug cases, more especially in pharmaceutical drugs like of cough syrup containing Codeine Phosphate.

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