Issak Nabab Shah vs The State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court modified the sentence of the appellant convicted under Section 8(c) and 20(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, reducing the punishment from ten years to six years rigorous imprisonment. The Court noted that the quantity of Ganja recovered was 6.300 kilograms, which falls between small and commercial quantity, and considered the appellant's age, lack of antecedents, and family responsibilities. The Court upheld the conviction but adjusted the sentence based on the circumstances presented.