Ritesh Chakarvarti vs State Of Madhya Pradesh

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 8 of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, affirming that the prosecution must establish the chain of custody and the credibility of witnesses. The Court emphasized the necessity of examining key witnesses, such as the informant and the officer in charge, to ensure a fair trial. The absence of these witnesses and the declaration of others as hostile raised doubts about the prosecution's case, but the Court ultimately found sufficient evidence to support the conviction.