DURGA PRASAD GUPTA vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN THRU. C.B.I.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 5 of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987, and Sections 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act, 1908, for illegal possession of explosives. The Court emphasized that the possession of such materials without a license constitutes a serious threat to public safety and national security. The evidence presented, including the large quantities of explosives found at the appellant's residence, was deemed sufficient to affirm the lower court's ruling.