GURJANT SINGH @ JANTA vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 15 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, affirming the trial court's decision which imposed a sentence of 10 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1,00,000. The Court found that the prosecution had established the recovery of poppy husk from the appellant's tractor trolley, and the search was conducted in accordance with legal requirements, including the appellant's consent for the search in the presence of a Gazetted officer. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the lower court's findings and sentence.