MOHD. SHABIR vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 27(a)(i) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, for possessing misbranded drugs without a license. The Court clarified that even a plea of guilty does not absolve the prosecution from proving the essential ingredients of the offence as per Section 27. The High Court's enhancement of the sentence to one year rigorous imprisonment was affirmed, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to drug regulations.