P.P. Fathima vs State Of Kerala

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, affirming that possession of brown sugar, even in small quantities, constitutes an offence if intended for sale. The Court clarified that the definitions under Section 2(11) and 2(xvi)(b) of the Act classify brown sugar as a contraband article, and the quantity seized was sufficient to infer intent for commercial use. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower courts' findings of guilt.