ASHOK @ DANGRA JAISWAL vs STATE OF M.P.

The Supreme Court examined the conviction of the appellant under Sections 8/21(b) of the Narcotics Drugs & Psychotropic Substance Act, 1985, where the trial court's judgment was based on the recovery of 175 grams of smack powder. The Court found significant issues with the prosecution's case, particularly the lack of support from independent witnesses present during the seizure, leading to doubts about the integrity of the evidence. Consequently, the Court held that the conviction could not be sustained and overturned the trial court's decision.