Shanti Lal vs State Of M.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 8 read with Section 18 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, confirming the ten-year rigorous imprisonment sentence and a fine of one lakh rupees. The Court found that the prosecution had successfully established the appellant's possession of 7 kilos and 60 grams of opium, and all procedural requirements were met during the arrest and search. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower courts' decisions.