Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 27: 2nd Additional Sessions Judge Jammu, M K Sharma today acquitted Tarun Gupta and Karnail Singh, who were facing trial in NDPS case, due to insufficient investigation.
After hearing Advocate Anil Bargotra and Advocate DK Khajuria for the accused persons, 2nd Additional Sessions Judge observed, “majority of the cases under NDPS Act are failing in the courts primarily because of improper investigation and the failure of the senior police officers to monitor the investigation as required under Police Rules”.
“As a result of this, the officers responsible for inefficient investigation go scotfree without any accountability for failure to discharge their due functions and duties. Efficient and scientific investigation, followed by vigorous prosecution of those found involved in the disturbance of rule of law, is the hall mark of criminal justice dispensation system”, the court said and directed the State through SSP Jammu to take steps to ensure meaningful and proper investigation of their cases so as to advance the cause of justice.
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