The Supreme Court of India has denied bail to an accused in a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, drawing attention to the strength and intricacy of drug syndicates by referencing the popular television series Narcos and Breaking Bad.

A two-judge bench, comprising Justice Bela Trivedi and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, made the decision, citing the growing menace of drug trafficking and its devastating impact on the country's youth. According to Live Law, Justice Sharma referred to the crime dramas during the hearing, emphasising the challenges posed by such organised networks.