Chand Gupta & Ors vs State Of H.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 61(1)(a) of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914, for possessing liquor without a valid permit. The Court found that the evidence presented, including the seizure of liquor in excess of the authorized quantity, was sufficient to confirm the lower courts' decisions. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the three-year imprisonment and fine imposed by the High Court.