STATE OF PUNJAB vs JAGGA SINGH

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the acquittal of the respondent under Section 25 of the Arms Act and Section 5 of the Terrorists and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987 (TADA Act). The Court held that the absence of sanction under Section 39 of the Arms Act does not preclude prosecution under the TADA Act. However, the appeal was dismissed as the evidence presented was insufficient to prove that the gun and cartridges were in working condition or live, leading to the conclusion that the respondent could not be convicted under the TADA Act.