NIRMAL SINGH PEHLWAN @ NIMMA vs INSPECTOR,CUSTOMS, CUSTOMS HOUSE, PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 22 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, affirming that the appellant was found in possession of heroin during a lawful search conducted in compliance with Section 50 of the Act. The Court emphasized that the confession made under Section 108 of the Customs Act was admissible as it was made to a non-police officer. The Court confirmed that the evidence presented was sufficient to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt, thereby dismissing the appeal.