Supreme Court of India
Gurdev Singh v. State of Punjab
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In view of the above and for the reasons stated hereinabove, there is no substance in the present appeal and the same deserves to be dismissed and is accordingly dismissed.
Judgment, page 15
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Sentence/Sentencing: Conviction of appellant-accused under s.21 of NDPS Act – He was found to be in possession of 1 kg heroin which is four times more than the minimum of commercial quantity – As per NDPS Act, 250 gm and above of Narcotic substance/drug is a commercial quantity – The minimum sentence provided under s.21 of the NDPS Act is 10 years R.I. – So far as the commercial quantity is concerned, it may be upto 20 years R.I. – Appellant was sentenced to 15 years R.I. with fine of Rs.2 lakhs – Plea of appellant that while imposing punishment of 15 years R.I. which is higher than the…
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