State Of Haryana vs Mai Ram

The Supreme Court held that the Punjab and Haryana High Court erred in acquitting the accused under Section 17 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, by misapplying Section 50 regarding personal searches. The Court clarified that Section 50 does not apply to the search of a bag, and the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to establish the accused's possession of opium. The Court overturned the acquittal and reinstated the conviction and sentence imposed by the trial court.