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april 2024

Supreme Court of India · 2024-04-09

Najmunisha Etc vs The State Of Gujarat

Citation / case number
2024 INSC 290
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Najmunisha Etc
Respondent
The State Of Gujarat
Author
Aniruddha Bose
Bench
Aniruddha Bose

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, specifically under Sections 29 and 20(b)(ii)(c) for Smt. Najmunisha and Abdul Hamid Chandmiya. The Court affirmed the High Court's modification of Najmunisha's sentence, increasing her fine to INR 1,00,000 and reducing her default imprisonment. The Court also confirmed the sentence of thirteen years for Abdul Hamid, emphasizing the seriousness of drug offenses and the need for stringent penalties under the NDPS Act.

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