NOOR AGA vs STATE OF PUNJAB

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