JEET RAM vs THE NARCOTICS CONTROL BUREAU, CHANDIGARH

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's conviction of the appellant under the NDPS Act, emphasizing the lack of credible evidence linking the appellant to the possession of charas. The court noted that the initial acquittal by the Sessions Judge was based on reasonable doubt regarding the prosecution's case, which was riddled with inconsistencies. Consequently, the Supreme Court acquitted the appellant, reinforcing the principle that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution.