Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Section 20 -- Recovery of 1 kg 600 gms Charas - Non-association of independent witnesses - Mere absence of non-association of independent witnesses will not be fatal to prosecution case - However, in such circumstance it is called upon Courts to assess version of available PWs on record more minutely in order to negate..........
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Section 20 -- Recovery of 1 kg 600 gms Charas - Testimony of official witnesses - Spot position as shown in spot map has remained unrebutted - Minor discrepancies as to place of exact recovery can be ignored - PW7 and PW8 have materially corroborated each other - Recovery of contraband was also proved by statements of..........
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Section 20 -- Recovery of 1 kg 600 gms Charas - Search and seizure - Necessary procedure as required under the Act has also been found to be adopted - NCB form was partially filled on the spot by I.O - Recovered contraband in sealed packet was produced before SHO who after satisfying himself resealed the same - Nothing..........