RANJAN KUMAR CHADHA vs THE STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 20 of the NDPS Act, 1985, based on evidence collected during a police patrolling operation. The High Court had previously set aside an acquittal and convicted the appellant, sentencing him to two years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine. The Court examined the legality of the evidence and the procedural aspects of the case, affirming the conviction and sentence. The case underscores the importance of procedural compliance and the evidentiary standards in narcotics cases.