RAVINDRAN @ JOHN vs 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 trial court's sentence of 10 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1,00,000. The Court found that the search and seizure conducted by Customs officials were lawful, as the appellant did not insist on a search before a Magistrate or Gazetted Officer. The Court also noted the sufficiency of evidence against the appellants, leading to the dismissal of their appeals.