Supreme Court stated that non-compliance with Section 52A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, does not automatically entitle an accused to bail.
Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique in a rape case filed against him.
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has slapped a fine of Rs 50,000 on Leena Paulose, wife of notorious conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, for challenging a Delhi High Court order adjourning her bail plea.