STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs JAG RAJ SINGH @ HANSA

The Supreme Court overturned the Rajasthan High Court's acquittal of Jagraj Singh under Section 8/15 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to the mandatory provisions of Sections 42 and 50 of the NDPS Act during searches and seizures. The Court held that the prosecution had sufficiently established the chain of custody and the legality of the search, thereby reinstating the conviction and sentence imposed by the Special Judge. The appeal by the State of Rajasthan was allowed, and the acquittal was set aside, affirming the original conviction.