RAM SWAROOP vs STATE(GOVT.OF NCT) OF DELHI

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 15 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, for possession of 64 Kgs. of poppy straw powder. The Court ruled that the absence of independent witnesses does not automatically vitiate the trial, especially when the testimonies of police officials were corroborated. Furthermore, the Court found that Section 50 of the NDPS Act was not applicable as the search pertained to bags and not the person of the accused, affirming the trial court's decision.