State Of Orissa vs Kanduri Sahoo

The Supreme Court overturned the Orissa High Court's acquittal of the respondent under Section 20(b)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, holding that the prosecution had established the chain of custody for the seized cannabis. The Court emphasized that the absence of a specific order from the SDJM regarding custody did not invalidate the prosecution's case, as the evidence indicated proper handling of the seized articles. The Court concluded that the High Court had erred in its assessment and reinstated the conviction of the accused.