Dilbagh Singh 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, confirming the lower courts' findings that the recovery of 34 kg. 800 gms of Poppy Husk from the appellant's vehicle was lawful. The Court rejected the appellant's argument regarding the violation of Sections 50 and 57 of the Act, stating that the consent given for the search was valid and the evidence was admissible. The Court affirmed the sentence of rigorous imprisonment for 10 years and six months along with a fine of Rs.1 lac.