Sandeep Mehta, J.

1. These two appeals are directed against the judgment dated 23.12.2011 passed by the learned Special Judge, NDPS Act Cases, Chittorgarh in Sessions Case No. 38/2009 whereby, the appellants were convicted and sentenced as follow:-

Rajpal	8/15 (C) of the NDPS Act-18 years' R.I. and a fine of Rs. 1,80,000/- in default of payment of fine to further undergo 2 years' R.I.
Kaluram	8/15 (C) of the NDPS Act-18 years' R.I. and a fine of Rs. 1,80,000/- in default of payment of fine to further undergo 2 years' R.I.
	8/25 of the NDPS Act-18 years' R.I. and a fine of Rs. 1,80,000/- in default of payment of fine to further undergo 2 years' R.I.

All the sentences were directed to run concurrently.

2. The appellant Rajpal has remained in custody for more than 8 years whereas the appellant Kalu Ram has reportedly suffered custodial period of about 6 years 4 months. Both the appellants herein were apprehended by the SHO Police Station Nimbahera on 25.03.2009 while allegedly transporting contraband poppy straw weighing 18 quintals in a m