KHEKH RAM vs STATE OF H.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 20 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, affirming the High Court's reversal of the Trial Court's acquittal. The Court found that the prosecution had established the possession of 14.750 kgs of charas, and the appellant's involvement was sufficiently demonstrated through circumstantial evidence. The sentence of 20 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 2 lakhs was deemed appropriate, with the Court emphasizing the seriousness of drug offenses.