Yasihey Yobin & Anr vs Dept.Of Cus.,Shillong

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of the appellants under Sections 8(C) and 21(C) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, affirming the findings of the Trial Court and the High Court. The Court clarified that the provisions of Sections 50 and 42 were not breached during the search and seizure, as the contraband was recovered from the possession of the second accused at the direction of the first accused. The Court concluded that the search of the bag containing heroin was valid and did not violate the legal requirements, thus maintaining the sentences imposed by the lower courts.