State of Kerala Police vs Sabu — 500078/2025
Case under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985\ Section 27(b). Disposed: Uncontested--DISCHARGED on 11th March 2026.
CC - CALENDAR CASE
CNR: KLAL190004212025
e-Filing Number
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Filing Number
421/2025
Filing Date
05-03-2025
Registration No
500078/2025
Registration Date
05-03-2025
Court
JFMC II, Mavelikkara
Judge
1-Judicial First Class Magistrate-II, Mavelikara
Decision Date
11th March 2026
Nature of Disposal
Uncontested--DISCHARGED
FIR Details
FIR Number
338
Police Station
Nooranad Police Station
Year
2024
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
State of Kerala Police
Respondent(s)
Sabu
Hearing History
Judge: 1-Judicial First Class Magistrate-II, Mavelikara
Disposed
Orders in IA
Orders in IA
Orders in IA
For hearing in CMP
| Date | Purpose | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 11-03-2026 | Disposed | |
| 28-02-2026 | Orders in IA | |
| 19-02-2026 | Orders in IA | |
| 06-02-2026 | Orders in IA | |
| 09-01-2026 | For hearing in CMP |
Final Orders / Judgements
SUMMARY The court discharged the accused under Section 274 of BNSS in an NDPS Act Section 27(b) case, finding the prosecution's allegations groundless. The court held that mere sensory perception of a police officer that the accused smelled of narcotics—without recovery of contraband, medical certificates, or independent witnesses—is insufficient to initiate criminal prosecution, citing Kerala High Court precedent that such smell can only form suspicion, not the sole basis for prosecution. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
SUMMARY The court discharged the accused under Section 274 of BNSS in an NDPS Act Section 27(b) case, finding the prosecution's allegations groundless. The court held that mere sensory perception of a police officer that the accused smelled of narcotics—without recovery of contraband, medical certificates, or independent witnesses—is insufficient to initiate criminal prosecution, citing Kerala High Court precedent that such smell can only form suspicion, not the sole basis for prosecution. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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