Surender @ Kala 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 1 kg of opium without a permit. The Court found that the procedural safeguards under Section 50 were duly followed, as the appellant was informed of his right to be searched in the presence of a Gazetted Officer and opted for such a search. The evidence presented, including the FSL report confirming the substance as opium, was deemed sufficient to sustain the conviction, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.