India's Supreme Court clears ex-officer Bharti Arora, criticizes unfair drug case procedures.

The Supreme Court of India has quashed proceedings against former IPS officer Bharti Arora in a drugs case, criticizing the special judge for acting unfairly and ignoring proper legal procedures. The case involved the arrest of Ran Singh in 2005 for possession of opium, with Arora directing an inquiry that suggested Singh was falsely implicated. Despite this, Singh was convicted while others were acquitted. The Supreme Court found significant procedural lapses and emphasized the importance of fair trial principles.