ASHOK KUMAR vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 for possession of 5.5 kg of charas. The Court found that the prosecution had established its case through credible witness testimonies, including that of a Magistrate present during the search. The Court rejected the appellant's arguments regarding the absence of independent witnesses and the timing of the FIR, affirming that the evidence presented was sufficient to support the conviction.