State of Kerala vs Rafeek(Custody) — 100223/2018
Case under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985\ Section 20(b)(ii)B. Disposed: Contested--ACQUITTED U/S 255 BNSS on 31st March 2026.
SC - SESSIONS CASE
CNR: KLPK010013912018
Filing Number
100217/2018
Filing Date
26-04-2018
Registration No
100223/2018
Registration Date
04-05-2018
Court
District And Sessions Court / Rent Control Appellate Authority, Palakkad
Judge
3-IInd Addl.District & Sessions Court , Palakkad
Decision Date
31st March 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--ACQUITTED U/S 255 BNSS
FIR Details
FIR Number
410
Police Station
Town North Police Station
Year
2018
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
State of Kerala
Adv. SREENATH.V V
Respondent(s)
Rafeek(Custody)
Muhammed Ansar Ali(custody)
Muhammed Shafi
Adv. Yasser Arafath K J
Hearing History
Judge: 3-IInd Addl.District & Sessions Court , Palakkad
Disposed
Order/ Judgement
remand Extended.
remand Extended.
remand Extended.
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 31-03-2026 | Disposed |
| 30-03-2026 | Order/ Judgement |
| 26-03-2026 | remand Extended. |
| 23-03-2026 | remand Extended. |
| 18-03-2026 | remand Extended. |
Final Orders / Judgements
Summary: State of Kerala v. Rafeek & Others (Case 223/2018) The Court acquitted Muhammed Shafi under NDPS Act Sections 20(b)(ii)(B) & 29, finding critical flaws in the prosecution's chain of custody. The judge identified vital defects: the seizure document lacked specimen seal impressions required for identity verification, the property list failed to document the contraband's condition, and the contraband was allegedly produced before the Magistrate four days late despite court orders. Additionally, procedural documents were improperly prepared before actual sampling occurred, and no evidence supported compliance with Section 57 NDPS Act requirements, collectively creating reasonable doubt about the contraband's integrity and the accused's guilt. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Summary: State of Kerala v. Rafeek & Others (Case 223/2018) The Court acquitted Muhammed Shafi under NDPS Act Sections 20(b)(ii)(B) & 29, finding critical flaws in the prosecution's chain of custody. The judge identified vital defects: the seizure document lacked specimen seal impressions required for identity verification, the property list failed to document the contraband's condition, and the contraband was allegedly produced before the Magistrate four days late despite court orders. Additionally, procedural documents were improperly prepared before actual sampling occurred, and no evidence supported compliance with Section 57 NDPS Act requirements, collectively creating reasonable doubt about the contraband's integrity and the accused's guilt. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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