In Bengaluru, the Karnataka High Court has criticized three police officers for wrongly charging two students under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Despite a forensic science laboratory report proving their innocence, the officers filed a false chargesheet. Justice M Nagaprasanna, presiding over a petition from students Hanumantha and Manjunatha from Gunjur near Varthur, expressed serious concerns over the impact of false accusations on the students' lives. The court ordered disciplinary action or a departmental inquiry against the officers involved - the station house officer (SHO), the complainant, and the investigating officer. A report on the actions taken was requested within 12 weeks. The incident took place on Aug 11, 2019, when probationary cop Raj Kumar of Varthur police station claimed to have caught the students consuming ganja near Krupanidhi College. Blood samples were taken, but subsequent FSL testing showed no presence of narcotics. Nevertheless, a chargesheet was filed under the NDPS Act, prompting the court to issue summonses to the students. The students argued they were framed, resulting in personal and professional repercussions, including missed job opportunities. The SHO later admitted to errors in filing the chargesheet, contrary to the FSL findings. Justice Nagaprasanna identified several irregularities in the case.The judge highlighted the impact of three officers' missteps, including failure to send alleged marijuana for testing, incomplete seizure records, and omitting a witness. These actions continue to affect the petitioners. The judge criticized the officers' actions, noting that the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report contradicted the chargesheet's claims, showing no illicit substances in blood samples. The judge ordered a departmental inquiry and directed compliance with NDPS Act sections and Supreme Court rulings to prevent such errors. Upholding legal procedures is crucial in combating drug issues, the judge emphasized, warning that any deviations could jeopardize legal proceedings against the accused.