The Criminal Petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973 (for brevity, “Cr.P.C.”) / Section 528 of the Bharatiya
Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for brevity, “BNSS”), challenging the order
dated 13.02.2026 passed by the learned I Additional District and Sessions
Judge-cum-Special Judge for trial of offences under the NDPS Act,
Visakhapatnam, in Crl.M.P. No.103 of 2026 in Crime No.208 of 2025 of
Payakaraopeta Police Station, whereby the petition filed by the prosecution
under Section 36A(4) of the Narcotic Drugs And Psychotropic Substances,
Act, 1985 (for brevity „the NDPS Act‟) was allowed, extending the remand
period of the Petitioners/Accused No.2 and 7, and other accused beyond 180
days.
