Supreme Court of India

State of Rajasthan v. Manoj Sharma and Anr.

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Reported as [2009] 5 S.C.R. 303
Bench Dr. Arijit Pasayat J.
Decided 3 March 2009

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Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1985: c ss.50, 27-App/icability of- Seizure not from person of accused but from inside the house - Held: s. 50 has no application - On facts, High Court did not keep in view the definite evidence led by State to show that it was not possible " to get independent witness - Acquittal of respondent 1 cannot be maintained - Quantity seized was only 8 gms i.e. small quantity, therefore, respondent 1 has to be convicted in terms of s.27 - Regarding respondent 2, High Court indicated in great detail deficiency in charge - No interference with acquittal-

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