Supreme Court of India

State of Punjab v. Leela

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Reported as [2009] 8 S.C.R. 68
Bench Dr. Arijit Pasayat and Asok Kumar Ganguly JJ.
Decided 23 April 2009

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Narcotic Drugs and Psycotropic Substances Act, 1985: s. 15, 50 and 55 - Conviction by trial court uls 15 - Acquittal by High court for non examination of independent witness and non compliance of provisions - Held: In the instant case, there is no finding that evidence of official 0 witnesses suffers from any infirmity - Section 50 has no application to the facts of the case - Provisions of s.55 are directory - Besides, there is no reason indicated as to how accused was prejudiced by Dy. S. P. putting his seal on seized articles instead of S. . 0. - Judgment of High Court set aside and that

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