THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN Vs. MANZOOR ALAM

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Challenge in this appeal is to the judgment dated 30 July, 1997 whereby, the Special Judge, N.D.P.S. Act Cases, (Additional Sessions Judge, No. 2) Kota, acquitted the accused-respondent Manzoor Alam in the offence under Sec. 8 read with Sec. 21 of Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic i Substances Act, 1985 (hereinafter referred to as 'Act 1985').

(2.) The prosecution story as woven is like this :

(3.) The accused was indicted for the offence under Sec. 8 read with Sec. 21 of Act 1985, who pleaded not guilty and claimed trial. The prosecution has examined only 5 witnesses to prove its case. The accused in its explanation under Sec. 313 of Cr.PC. claimed innocence. On completion of trial the accused-respondent was acquitted of the charge as indicated hereinabove.