State Of Punjab vs Leela

The Supreme Court overturned the Punjab and Haryana High Court's acquittal of the respondent under Section 15 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, emphasizing the sufficiency of evidence regarding possession of poppy husk. The Court held that the procedural requirements for search and seizure were duly followed, and the prosecution established the chain of custody for the contraband. Consequently, the Court reinstated the conviction and sentence imposed by the Special Judge, affirming the importance of strict adherence to the NDPS Act in drug-related offenses.