AMARSINGH 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, for possession of opium. The Court found that the prosecution had established the appellant's possession of 920 grams of opium and 4.250 kgs. of opium in conjunction with another accused, leading to a sentence of 5 years rigorous imprisonment and fines for individual possession, and 10 years for joint possession. The Court affirmed the trial court's findings and the sentences imposed.