KISHAN CHAND vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Kishan Chand under Section 18 of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, affirming the trial court's sentence of 10 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1 lakh. The Court found that the prosecution had established the recovery of 3 kg 750 grams of opium from the accused's scooter, following proper procedures under Section 50 of the Act. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that there was no ground for interference with the conviction and sentence.