Case Law Details
Naveen Kumar S/o. D. Fedrick Samuel Vs Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Madras High Court)
In a recent judgment, the Madras High Court addressed a Criminal Original Petition seeking to quash proceedings in C.C. No.56 of 2016 under the E.C. & N.D.P.S. Act in Chennai. The petitioner, Naveen Kumar, challenged the validity of the proceedings based on several grounds, including a typographical error in the complaint.
Background
The prosecution’s case revolves around the discovery of contraband substances, specifically heroin, concealed within courier parcels. The petitioner, employed as an Operation Manager at M/s. Federal Express Service (India) Pvt. Ltd., was implicated as A2 in the case. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, in his capacity as Operation Manager, played a role in the smuggling attempt.
Grounds for Quashing
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