Supreme Court of India

Hem Raj v. State of Himachal Pradesh

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Reported as [2026] 5 S.C.R. 67
Bench Prashant Kumar Mishra and N.V. Anjaria JJ.
Decided 8 April 2026

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From the headnote

Issue for Consideration (i) What is contended by the appellant is that punishment imposed u/s.20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 on the appellant would take care of the punishment for the conviction u/s.25 and s.29 of the Act, which according to the appellant, are only part of substantive offence. Given the legislative mandate, whether the said contention has to be negatived; (ii) Whether the fine imposed separately as part of the punishment of two offences would be liable to be treated concurrent along with the sentences of imprisonment. Headnotes† Narcotic Drugs

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