PIL in Supreme Court demands time-bound trials and standardised drug seizure procedures

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A petition before the Supreme Court has called for urgent measures to fast-track drug-related prosecutions across the country. Filed by advocate and petitioner Ashwini Upadhyay, the PIL seeks time-bound investigations and trials, citing estimates that drug abuse leaves over 20 lakh people severely ill and causes around 2 lakh premature deaths each year. It also calls for standardised procedures for drug sampling and seizures, along with special NDPS courts in every district to ensure cases are decided within a year. Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and pol

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