SARJU @ RAMU vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 8/21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, affirming the High Court's decision which maintained the sentence of 10 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1 lakh. The Court found that the evidence presented, including the recovery of morphine from the appellant, was sufficient to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The judgment clarified the procedural requirements for searches under the NDPS Act and emphasized the importance of adherence to legal protocols during such operations.