JITENDRA vs STATE OF M.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of Jitendra and Sheela under Section 20(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, for possession of charas and ganja, respectively. The Court found that the search and seizure conducted by the police were lawful and supported by adequate evidence, including the testimony of independent witnesses. The sentence of rigorous imprisonment for Jitendra was affirmed, while Sheela's sentence was reduced to the time already served, reflecting the Court's discretion in sentencing.