SURINDER KUMAR KHANNA vs INTELLIGENCE OFFICER DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCE

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 21(c) read with Section 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, affirming the High Court's decision. The Court found that the prosecution established the appellant's involvement in a drug trafficking operation, supported by the recovery of 3.990 kg of heroin from a vehicle linked to him. The sentence of 12 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs.1 lakh was deemed appropriate, with the Court emphasizing the seriousness of drug-related offenses.