Mukesh Kumar vs State Of M.P (Now Chhattisgarh)

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 20(b)(ii)(B) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 for possession of 500 grams of Cannabis. The Court affirmed the trial court's findings and the High Court's decision, but reduced the sentence from six months to the period already undergone, considering the appellant's circumstances and prior time served. The appellant was ordered to be released unless required in connection with other cases.