Supreme Court of India

Balbir Kaur v. State of Punjab

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Reported as [2009] 10 S.C.R. 298
Bench Dr. Mukundakam Sharma and Dr. B. S. Chauhan JJ.
Decided 7 July 2009

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Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 c - ss. 15, 50, 52 and 57 - Accused found in possession of 2 bags containing 61 kg. of contraband - Search made before Gazetted Officer by a Lady Constable at the option of the accused - Bias alleged against the prosecution - Delay in sending the samples; and non-examination of independent 0 witness, and non-compliance of provisions ulss. 50, 52 and 57 also alleged - Conviction by Court;.. below - On appeal, held: Conscious possession of the accused of the contraband proved - Case of bias not made out - Delay has no consequence - Allegation

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