Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 389–Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985–Sec. 8/22–Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances (Seizure, Search Sampling, and Disposal) Rules, 2022–Rules 3, 8, 9 & 13–Suspension of sentence–Prayer for–Inventory was prepared but it was not in accordance with the mandates of provisions of Sec. 52-A–Samples sent to FSL were not sent after getting verification from the Magistrate as envisaged under the Rules of 2022–If the pleas raised by the defence are decided in favour of accused, he may be acquitted–Sentence is suspended subject to certain conditions.
