BAHADUR SINGH vs STATE OF M.P.

The Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Bahadur Singh under Section 8 read with Section 15 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, due to lack of reliable evidence. The Court noted that the sole testimony of the Investigating Officer, PW3, was insufficient, especially given the hostile witness and discrepancies in the evidence regarding the recovery and seizure of the contraband. The Court emphasized the necessity of corroborative evidence in narcotics cases, leading to the acquittal of Bahadur Singh.