Invocation of section 29 of the NDPS Act, 1985 – When and How: An analysis
Lead author · Corresponding
Srinivasan Gopal
Assistant Director (Narcotics) at National Academy of Indirect Taxes, Customs and Narcotics, Faridabad, India
Abstract
Abetment and Criminal Conspiracy are covered under section 29 of the NDPS Act 1985. This article analyses the requirements to be met while invoking the provisions of section 29 of the NDPS Act 1985. While explaining the fine points of section 29 of the NDPS Act 1985, it also discusses the inter play of various Central Acts viz. The Indian Contract, Indian Evidence Act, Indian Penal Code for a proper understanding of section 29 of the NDPS Act 1985. Suitable case laws are also discussed herein.
Keywords
Abetment
criminal conspiracy
section 29 ofbthe NDPS Act 1985
IPC 1860
Indian Evidence Act
Indian Contract Act
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