A Nigerian national has been acquitted of drug possession charges by a special court in Mumbai due to contradictions in the prosecution’s case. However, he was convicted for overstaying his visa. The court found discrepancies in the statements of police officers and noted failure to comply with provisions of the NDPS Act. The court also highlighted inconsistencies in the panchnama and the handling of evidence. The case was deemed unreliable and the prosecution’s case was thrown out on these grounds.
Multiple discrepancies lead to acquittal of Nigerian caught with cocaine
