SK. RAJU @ ABDUL HAQUE @ JAGGA vs THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 20(b)(ii)(C) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, affirming the sentence of 14 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1,40,000. The Court found that the appellant was in possession of 1.5 kilograms of charas, and the procedural requirements under Section 42 were adequately met despite the appellant's claims of non-compliance. The Court emphasized the importance of following statutory provisions in narcotics cases, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.