1. This petition is directed against an order dated 16-3-2002 passed by Additional Sessions Judge, Amritsar dismissing the appeal of the petitioner accused (herein referred as the petitioner) against the judgment dated 26-8-1997 passed by Chief Judicial Magistrate, Amritsar. However, the Appellate Court had reduced the sentence from three years to two years.

2. Brief facts of the case are that on 24-4-1990, the petitioner Anisa Begum arrived from Pakistan on L.C.S Attari road. After completion of health and immigration formalities she reported for customs clearance. On being asked by the Customs Inspector she declared that her baggage consisting of three packages containing about 100 Mts. Pak made Textile, one mixer-cum-grinder, 5 Kgs. of Ghee and some other clothes. 5 Kgs. of Ghee bearing marking #24;Butter Oil 5 Kgs produce of Ireland#25; was found to be heavier than the weight printed on it. Customs Officer got suspicious. On cutting the upper lid in the presence of the accused and independent witnesses, one automatic pistol with marking Cal 7.63 mm 30 with one spare magazine, one revolver No. 6927AA and one revolver without marking were recovered from the said tin of Gh