M. Prabhulal vs Assistant Director, Directorate Of ...

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of the appellants under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, specifically under Sections 8(c), 29 read with Section 21, affirming the sentences of 10 years' rigorous imprisonment and fines of Rs. 1 lakh. The Court ruled that the confessional statements recorded under Section 67 of the NDPS Act were admissible and not involuntary, despite claims of coercion. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the High Court's judgment maintaining the convictions.