FARJAND ALI
Mangilal – Appellant
Versus
State Of Rajasthan – Respondent
ORDER :
Farjand Ali, J.
The instant applications for suspension of sentence have been moved in connection of the judgment impugned dated 09.02.2022 passed by Learned Special Judge, NDPS Cases, Bhilwara in Sessions case No. 26/2019 whereby the accused appellants have been convicted and sentenced to suffer maximum imprisonment of 10 years under Sections 8 /15 of NDPS Act.
2. Briefly stated, the facts of the instant case are that a car bearing registration No. DL 8 CP 3167 was intercepted by the police at the time of 'nakabandi' on Swaroopganj Chauraha on 21.01.2019 at about 10:15 A.M. Upon suspicion, the police officers searched the vehicle and during search, total six bags of poppy husk were found in the car containing a total of 60 kilograms of Poppy husk which was seized by the police and the seizing officer took 500 grams of poppy husk from each bag for sampling respectively marked A (chemical sample) and B (control sample) which were sent to FSL.
3. It is contended on behalf of the applicant that the learned trial Judge has not appreciated the correct, legal and factual aspects of the matter and thus, reached at an erroneous conclusion of guilt, therefore, the same is required to b
Non-compliance with Section 52A of the NDPS Act in evidence collection can lead to suspension of sentence, especially when prolonged custody and delays in appeal hearings are present.
Samples from narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances seized, shall be drawn on spot of recovery, in duplicate, in presence of search witnesses (Panchas).
Section 37 is not a bar to grant of bail in cases where there is undue delay in conclusion of trial.
Quantity to be drawn in each sample for chemical test shall not be less than 5 grams in respect of all narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
Sentence can be suspended and bail granted to accused where hearing of appeal is likely to take further more time.
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