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IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA
VIVEK SINGH THAKUR, RANJAN SHARMA
Dula Ram – Appellant
Versus
State of H.P. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. appeals against conviction under ndps act. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. supreme court's guidance on case reassessment. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. details of arrest and trial procedures. (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 4. defense arguments regarding prosecution flaws. (Para 9 , 10) |
| 5. witness testimonies inconsistent with prosecution. (Para 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 6. statements regarding evidence receipt discrepancies. (Para 17 , 18 , 19) |
| 7. contradictions in evidence handling protocols. (Para 20 , 21 , 22 , 23) |
| 8. consent memos raise procedural doubts. (Para 24 , 25 , 26 , 27) |
| 9. witnesses deny prosecution's version of events. (Para 28 , 29) |
| 10. photographic evidence and its reliability questioned. (Para 30 , 31 , 32) |
| 11. witness reliability and cross-examinations reveal inconsistencies. (Para 33 , 34) |
| 12. prosecution failed to establish connect with evidence. (Para 35 , 36) |
| 13. court's decision to acquit based on insufficiency of evidence. (Para 37 , 38) |
JUDGMENT :
Vivek Singh Thakur, J.
Appellants, in both these appeals, have preferred these appeals against common judgment dated 27.5.2009 passed by Special Judge-II, Sirmaur, District at Nahan in Sessions Trial No. 2-N/7 of 2008, titled as State of Himachal
Prosecution must establish connection and prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt to uphold NDPS Act convictions; mere assertions without reliable evidence lead to acquittal.
Appeal against NDPS acquittal dismissed upholding trial court due to contradictions in official testimonies, document/FIR anomalies, weight discrepancies creating reasonable doubt; appellate interfer....
Compliance with Section 50 of the NDPS Act is essential, failing which evidence obtained may be deemed inadmissible, and acquittal may be warranted due to lack of credible evidence.
Non-association of independent witnesses in NDPS recovery at public place with traffic and habitation, absent genuine effort, coupled with inconsistencies and procedural lapses, warrants acquittal gi....
Acquittal under NDPS Section 20 upheld in appeal; no interference absent perversity where independent witnesses turn hostile denying recovery and contradictions undermine prosecution evidence.
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