Nirmal Singh Pehlwan @ Nimma vs Inspector,Customs, Customs House, ...

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Nirmal Singh under Section 22 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, affirming the 10-year rigorous imprisonment and a fine of one lakh rupees. The Court found that the appellant was apprehended with heroin, and his confession under Section 108 of the Customs Act was admissible as it was made to a non-police officer. The Court confirmed that the procedural requirements under Section 50 of the Act were met, thus validating the search and seizure process.