Union Of India vs Leen Martin

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's acquittal of the respondent under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, specifically Sections 8(c), 20(b)(ii)(c), 28, and 23. The Court held that the High Court erred in finding inconsistencies in the prosecution's evidence, emphasizing that the presence of panch witnesses during the seizure was adequately established. The Court reinstated the trial court's conviction and sentence of 10 years rigorous imprisonment and fines, affirming the importance of corroborative evidence in narcotics cases.