STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs JAINUDEEN SHEKH

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court affirming the trial court's grant of compensation of Rs. 1,50,000 to each respondent under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The Court found that the prosecution failed to establish the charges under Sections 8/21(B) and 8/29 of the NDPS Act, as the forensic report indicated the seized items contained caffeine and paracetamol, not any contraband. The Court emphasized the importance of timely forensic analysis and the implications of illegal custody due to delays in obtaining the report.