KASHMIRI LAL vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 18 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, for possession of 5½ Kg. of opium. The Court found that the prosecution had established the chain of custody and compliance with procedural requirements, including the search and seizure protocols. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the ten-year rigorous imprisonment sentence and a fine of Rs. 1,00,000, with a default sentence of one year.