June 29, 2012 8:30 AM
SC: Suspects have right to insist on presence of officer or magistrate when searched
The Supreme Court has ruled that suspects in drug and narcotics smuggling cases have the right to insist on the presence of a gazetted officer or nearest magistrate when they are frisked for contraband to ensure transparency in investigation.Interpreting Section 50 of the Narcotics and Psychotropic ...