Supreme Court of India · 2002-03-20
Khet Singh vs Union Of India
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2002 SUPREME COURT 1450
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Khet Singh
- Respondent
- Union Of India
- Author
- K.G. Balakrishnan
- Bench
- R.P. Sethi, K.G. Balakrishnan
Judgment text excerpt
The appellant challenged his conviction and sentence under Sections 17, 18, and 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The case involves the recovery of contraband during a vehicle check conducted by Customs officials near Brahamsar crossing. The Supreme Court reviewed the evidence and the findings of the High Court of Rajasthan regarding the appellant's guilt and the legality of the sentencing.