Voicing serious concern over the delay in a matter involving a commercial quantity of narcotics, the Supreme Court directed the personal appearance of the Director, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Inspector General, NCB, Guwahati on the next date of hearing. “Why none of the eight witnesses could not be examined is not evident from the record:”, the court noted. “Even though the impugned order was passed on 20.04.2024 the special leave petition was preferred only on 10.11.2025. Cause Title: UNION OF INDIA VERSUS ABID PERVEZ @ AZAD PERVEZClick here to download orderAppearance:For Petitioner(s) :Mr. S.D. Mr. Arvind Kumar Sharma, AOR Mr. Vipin Kalra, Adv.