Rajesh Jagdamba Avasthi vs State Of Goa

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 20(b)(ii) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, for possession of Charas, affirming the trial court's sentence of ten years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. One lakh, while modifying the default sentence from two years to one year. The Court emphasized the sufficiency of evidence, including the recovery of 215 grams of Charas from the appellant's shoes, and the proper adherence to procedural safeguards during the search. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower courts' decisions.