https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=425877 Conviction under the NDPS Act was sustained where interception and seizure in a restricted customs area, supported by customs officers and an independent witness, showed recovery of packets concealed in sandals, spot sampling, sealing, and production before the Magistrate. The Court held that alleged delay in forwarding samples to the chemical examiner did not vitiate the case because safe custody was proved and analysis confirmed ketamine. It further found substantial compliance with Section 52A and the standing instructions, with conscious possession and seizure established. The substantive imprisonment and fine were maintained, but the default sentence for non-payment of fine was reduced to one month on sentencing leniency grounds. en-us Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:55:27 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=425877 Conviction under the NDPS Act was sustained where interception and seizure in a restricted customs area, supported by customs officers and an independent witness, showed recovery of packets concealed in sandals, spot sampling, sealing, and production before the Magistrate. The Court held that alleged delay in forwarding samples to the chemical examiner did not vitiate the case because safe custody was proved and analysis confirmed ketamine. It further found substantial compliance with Section 52A and the standing instructions, with conscious possession and seizure established. The substantive imprisonment and fine were maintained, but the default sentence for non-payment of fine was reduced to one month on sentencing leniency grounds. Case-Laws Customs Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=425877