SHRI RAM Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

JUDGEMENT

(1.) PRAYER in this application is for suspension of sentence of the applicant/appellant, Shri Ram, who was held guilty for having committed the offence punishable under Section 20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, and ordered to undergo rigorous imprisonment for 10 years besides the payment of fine of Rs. 1,00,000/ - and in default thereof to undergo further rigorous imprisonment for one year.

(2.) LEARNED counsel contends that according to the prosecution, 1 Kg 30 grams of charas was allegedly recovered from the applicant/appellant. The non -commercial quantity of charas is up to 1 Kg. Only marginal quantity exceeding non -commercial quantity was allegedly recovered. He further contends that the container containing the alleged charas was not weighed properly. There are fairly arguable points in the appeal. The applicant/appellant has suffered incarceration of more than three years. He further contends that the applicant/appellant is neither required nor involved in any other case.

(3.) PERUSAL of the above -said affidavit reveals that the applicant/appellant has suffered incarceration 03 years, 01 month and 13 days as on date. There are fairly arguable points in the appeal. Only marginal quantity i.e. 30 grams of charas exceeding non -commercial quantity was allegedly recovered from him.