In Brief
The appellant was convicted under Section 21 of the NDPS Act for possession of 250 grams of heroin seized during a search. His conviction was upheld by the High Court and challenged before the Supreme Court on the ground that Sections 42 and 50 of the NDPS Act were not properly complied with during the search. The Supreme Court held that where a gazetted officer conducts the search himself, compliance with Section 42 is not mandatory. The Court also found that Section 50 was properly complied with as a written offer to search was given and consent obtained. The appeal was dismissed and the conviction upheld.
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