Supreme Court of India · 2010-08-31
Dehal Singh vs State Of H.P
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2010 SUPREME COURT 3594
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Dehal Singh
- Respondent
- State Of H.P
- Author
- Chandramauli Kr. Prasad
- Bench
- Chandramauli Kr. Prasad, Harjit Singh Bedi
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, affirming that the prosecution established the possession of 27 Kg. 800 gms. of Charas found concealed in their vehicle. The Court emphasized that the consent for search was valid and the evidence presented was sufficient to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The sentences of 10 years rigorous imprisonment and fines of Rs. 1,00,000/- each were also confirmed.