SURESH vs STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 8 read with Section 18 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, affirming the High Court's dismissal of their appeals. The Court found that the prosecution had established the possession of opium, totaling approximately 7 kg, which was seized during a lawful search. The Court confirmed the sentence of ten years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1,00,000, emphasizing the seriousness of drug offenses under the NDPS Act.