State Of Maharashtra vs Jayantilal Modi & Ors

The Supreme Court allowed the appeals against the acquittal of the accused by the Bombay High Court, primarily based on the interpretation of Section 42 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The Court noted that the matter was previously adjourned pending a decision by the Constitution Bench in Karnail Singh Vs. State of Haryana, which clarified the legal position. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment and directed a re-hearing of the appeals, instructing the High Court to issue fresh notices to the accused.