JARNAIL SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 18 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, for possession of 1 kg and 750 grams of opium without a permit. The Court found that the prosecution had established the chain of custody and the legality of the search conducted by the police. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to uphold the sentence of ten years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. one lac.