SHAHEJADKHAN MAHEBUBKHAN PATHAN vs STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Sections 8(c), 21, and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, for possessing 500 grams of brown sugar, which was classified as a 'Commercial Quantity'. The Court confirmed the sentence of 15 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1.5 lakhs each, noting the appellants' intent to transport the narcotic for business purposes. The appeal for reduction of sentence was considered but ultimately denied, affirming the lower court's decision.