Non-compliance with Section 50 of the NDPS Act, 1985

Sikodh Mahto Vs. State (Delhi High Court)

The Hon­­’ble High Court of Delhi vide Judgment dated 6^th 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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