DURGO BAI vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Section 22 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, affirming the ten-year imprisonment and fine of Rs.1 lakh for the appellants. Additionally, the Court confirmed the conviction of Phuman Singh under Section 307 IPC for firing at a police party, resulting in a four-year sentence. The Court found that the evidence presented, including the recovery of heroin and cartridges, was sufficient to sustain the convictions, despite the acquittal under the Arms Act due to lack of proper sanction proof.