Noor Aga vs State Of Punjab & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the constitutional validity of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, particularly focusing on Sections 22 and 23 concerning the burden of proof on the prosecution. The Court held that the prosecution must establish the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt, and any confession made under duress or without proper legal representation is inadmissible. The appeal against the High Court's dismissal of the conviction was ultimately upheld, reinforcing the stringent standards required for prosecution under the Act.