K. CHITHHAYAN vs STATE OF TAMIL NADU

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 8(c) read with Section 22 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, affirming the sentence of 10 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1,00,000. The Court found that the prosecution had established the case against the appellant, rejecting claims of non-compliance with Sections 42(2) and 50 of the Act. The judgment of the Madras High Court was thus affirmed, reinforcing the legal standards for search and seizure under the Act.