STATE OF PUNJAB vs LAKHWINDER SINGH

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's acquittal of the respondents under Section 15 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, affirming the trial court's conviction and sentence of 12 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1 lakh. The Court held that the prosecution had established the chain of custody and the legality of the search conducted by the police, which was in accordance with the provisions of the NDPS Act. The judgment emphasized the importance of adhering to procedural safeguards in narcotics cases, ultimately reinstating the conviction of the accused.