Order

24/09/2024

1. The instant second application for suspension of sentence has been moved on behalf of the applicant in the matter of judgment dated 15.04.2023 passed by the learned Special Judge, NDPS Act Cases-cum-Additional Sessions Judge No.1, Nohar, District Hanumangarh in Sessions Case No.73/2019 whereby he was convicted under Section 8/22 of the NDPS Act and sentenced to suffer 15 years rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs.1,50,000/- and in default to further undergo one month’s rigorous imprisonment. His first application for suspension of sentence was dismissed as not pressed by this Court vide order dated 06.10.2023 passed in S.B. Criminal Misc. Suspension of Sentence Application No.412/2023 but a liberty was granted to him to renew the prayer if the appeal is not heard within a reasonable period. Hence, the instant application for suspension of sentence.

2. 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