GURBAX SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 15 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, for possession of 7 kg of poppy straw. The Court found that the prosecution had established the chain of custody and the integrity of the evidence, despite some discrepancies in the testimony of the police officer. The sentence of 10 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. One lac was confirmed, with the Court emphasizing the seriousness of drug-related offenses.