STATE OF MAHARASHTRA vs JAYANTILAL MODI .

The Supreme Court set aside the acquittal of the accused by the Bombay High Court in Criminal Appeal Nos.622/1994, 643/1994, 649/1994, and 82/1995, primarily based on the interpretation of Section 42 of the N.D.P.S. Act. The Court noted that the matter was previously adjourned pending a decision from the Constitution Bench, which was ultimately resolved in Karnail Singh Vs. State of Haryana, 2009(8) SCC 539. The Court directed the High Court to re-hear the appeals and issue fresh notices to the accused, thereby allowing the Criminal Appeals.