UNION OF INDIA vs SATROHAN

The Supreme Court overturned the acquittal by the Allahabad High Court, which had set aside the conviction under Sections 8(c) and 15 of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The Court held that the High Court erred in finding non-compliance with Sections 42(2) and 50, emphasizing that the trial court's reliance on the confession was valid and that the evidence of possession was sufficient. The Court reinstated the conviction and sentence of 10 years RI and a fine of one lakh rupees.