ASG (for NCB) : Considering the brutality of the case & overall circumstances of cases, drug abuse has to be controlled in the country, in all sectors - college, school, Bollywood, wherever it is. Our leaders always say country is dependent on youngsters.
29 Sept 2020 6:42 PM IST
ASG (for NCB) cites precedents stating that at the stage of bail hearing evidence cannot be discarded.
29 Sept 2020 6:26 PM IST
ASG (for NCB) : It is settled law that accused cannot have a choice in which agency should investigate the case. CBI has not come forward saying they want to investigate this case.
29 Sept 2020 6:20 PM IST
ASG (for NCB) : Death of Sushant Singh was the only issue before the Supreme Court. Is there any bar on the NCB to investigate a case in which to some extent the involvement of Sushant Singh is there?
29 Sept 2020 6:20 PM IST
ASG(for NCB) responding to the argument that NCB has no jurisdiction - SC order transferring probe to CBI is only related to the unnatural death of Sushant Singh. This case is not connected to the death of Sushant Singh.
29 Sept 2020 6:17 PM IST
ASG (for NCB) : Section 29 on conspiracy will also apply. Conspiracy is not just about one transaction. The conspiracy behind the entire case has to be seen.
29 Sept 2020 6:12 PM IST
ASG (for NCB) : Such an act is giving protection or shelter to the drug consumer from arrest.
Justice Kotwal : You are saying non-disclosure is giving shelter?
ASG : The definition says 'assistance by any means'.
29 Sept 2020 6:12 PM IST
ASG (for NCB) : If somebody known to me is consuming drugs...consumption is illegal..and I am not telling this to anyone...not disclosing it to police...then it can be brought under the definition of 'harboring'(under Sec 27A).
29 Sept 2020 6:12 PM IST
ASG (for NCB) : Let us take an example. Rhea gets drugs in her house and delivers it to Sushant in his house.
Justice Kotwal interrupts : The key word in the definition is 'person apprehending arrest'. Procuring drugs will not be 'harbouring'.
29 Sept 2020 6:12 PM IST
Justice Kotwal : What about "harbouring" in this case?
ASG refers to the definition of 'harbouring' in IPC.