LAWS(SC)-2003-12-41

RAJENDRA Vs. STATE OF M P

Decided On December 17, 2003
RAJENDRA Appellant
V/S
STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Appellants faced trial for alleged commission of offences punishable under Section 8 read with Section 20-B(1) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (in short 'the Act'). Each was found guilty and sentenced to undergo imprisonment for 3 years and to pay a fine of Rs. 2,000/- with default stipulation by the learned Special Judge (NDPS) Bhopal. The conviction and sentence were maintained by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur by the impugned judgment.

(2.) Background facts as projected by the prosecution during trial are as follows:

(3.) Placing reliance on the evidence adduced, the trial Court recorded conviction and imposed sentence as noted supra. Appeal before the High Court did not bring any relief.