Amar Singh Ramjibhai Barot vs State Of Gujarat

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, specifically under Sections 15, 17, 18, and 29. The Court found that the prosecution had established the possession of 920 grams of opium by the appellant and 4.250 kgs. by the deceased co-accused, both without requisite permits. The Court affirmed the trial court's sentence of 5 years rigorous imprisonment and fines for individual possession, and 10 years for joint possession, to run concurrently.