Ravindran @ John vs The Superintendent Of Customs ...

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 8(c) read with Sections 22 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, affirming the findings of the Trial Court and the High Court. The Court emphasized that the confession made by the appellant was admissible and corroborated by the evidence of the Customs officials and independent witnesses. The Court dismissed the appeals, confirming the sentence of rigorous imprisonment for 10 years and a fine of Rs. 1,00,000/- as lawful and justified.