In Brief
The appellants were convicted under Section 15(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 for possessing 30 bags of poppy husk (approximately 1,194 kg) in commercial quantity. Police acted on confidential information and recovered the contraband from a truck parked at the accused's premises in the presence of a Gazetted Officer. The appellants challenged their conviction, arguing procedural defects including non-compliance with Section 42, delayed sample submission, and false implication. The Court upheld the conviction, finding that procedural requirements were substantially met and all contentions were unsubstantiated, dismissing the appeal and cancelling bail.
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