BHOLA RAM KUSHWAHA vs STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, for possession of one gram of brown sugar. The Court found that despite the hostility of independent witnesses, the testimony of the police officer (PW4) was credible and sufficient to establish guilt. The appeal against the High Court's dismissal of the trial court's judgment was rejected, affirming the sentence of 10 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1 lakh.