SAHIB SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court overturned the conviction of the appellant under Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959 and Section 5 of the Terrorists and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987, citing significant procedural lapses. The Court emphasized that the police failed to involve independent witnesses during the search, which undermined the credibility of the evidence presented. Additionally, the lack of proper sealing and packaging of the recovered arms raised doubts about the integrity of the evidence, leading to the conclusion that the prosecution did not meet its burden of proof.