State Of Punjab vs Balbir Singh And Ors

The Supreme Court held that the mandatory requirements of Section 50 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 must be complied with during searches and seizures. The Court emphasized that failure to adhere to these provisions can lead to the invalidation of evidence obtained, thereby affecting the conviction. The Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 15 of the Act, affirming the lower courts' decisions despite the defense's claims of non-compliance with statutory requirements.