Case Law Details
Sikodh Mahto Vs. State (Delhi High Court)
The Hon’ble High Court of Delhi vide Judgment dated 6th June, 2019 passed in Crl. A. No.660/2017 titled Sikodh Mahto vs. State and in Crl No.698/2017 titled Prabhu Mahto vs. State while quashing the order passed by Ld. Additional Sessions Judge, acquitted the appellants in case involving alleged seizure of contraband (Charas weighing 2 Kg. each from said appellants).
Background of the case
The Ld. ASJ had convicted the appellants under Section 20(b)(ii)(C) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 and each of the said appellants were sentenced for 10 years rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs.1 lakh in each case, with default sentence of 1 year’s rigorous imprisonment.
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