SUKHDEV SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 15, 16, 61, and 85 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, affirming that the procedural safeguards under Section 50 were duly followed during the search. The Court emphasized that the accused's choice to be searched before a Gazetted Officer was respected, and the evidence collected was admissible. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision and the trial court's conviction.