Hamidhbai Azambhai Malik vs State Of Gujarat

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 20(b)(ii) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, for possession and sale of contraband articles, specifically 'Charas', in violation of Section 8(c) of the NDPS Act. The Court confirmed the trial court's imposition of a minimum sentence of 10 years' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1,00,000, emphasizing the adherence to procedural requirements during the raid and seizure. The judgment reinforced the stringent measures against drug-related offenses under the NDPS Act.