S.M.SAIYAD UMAR SAIYED vs STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, imposing a ten-year rigorous imprisonment and a fine of one lakh rupees. The Court emphasized the necessity of informing the accused of their right to be searched in the presence of a Gazetted Officer or Magistrate as mandated by Section 50 of the NDPS Act. The Court found no breach of this provision that warranted acquittal, affirming the High Court's decision.