HEM RAJ versus THE STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

Case summary from SCR

Issue for Consideration (i) What is contended by the appellant is that punishment imposed u/s.20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 on the appellant would take care of the punishment for the conviction u/s.25 and s.29 of the Act, which according to the appellant, are only Given the legislative mandate, whether the said contention has to be negatived; (ii) Whether the fine imposed separately as part of the punishment of two offences would be liable to be treated concurrent along with the sentences of imprisonment. Headnotes† Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic