POPPY AND BALWANT SINGH Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Two separate appeals are filed by appellants Poppy and Balwant Singh impugning their conviction under Sec. 15 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (for short ''NDPS Act '') and award of ten years rigorous imprisonment coupled with fine of Rs. one lac each by a common judgment dated 2.2.2002. Both the appellants were further directed to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of two years in default of payment of fine.

(2.) The prosecution case leading to the trial of the appellants and their conviction runs like this:

(3.) The case of the prosecution is supported by the evidence given by ASI Chanan Singh (PW -2) and Inspector Ashok Mohan (PW -3). Constable Karnail Singh (PW -1) and ASI Surinder Singh (PW -5) tendered their affidavits proving the safe custody of the case property. Kesar Pal Singh (PW -4) working in the office of District Transport Officer, Sangrur was examined to prove the registration certificate, Exh.P2, of the Jeep, which was in the name of M/s Singla Soap Mills, Dhuri Road, Sangrur. Balkar Singh independent witness was not examined as having been won over.