GANGARAM vs THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, affirming the High Court's decision. The court found that the appellant's possession of poppy straw was not justified by the permit he produced, as the seizure was conducted by a constable without the requisite authority. The sentence of 10 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1 lakh was deemed appropriate given the circumstances of the case.