Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985–Sec. 25–Unless it can be established at least prima facie, that the accused had conscious knowledge that his house, vehicle, premises, or any other property was being used for the storage, concealment, or transportation of contraband, no offence u/s. 25 can be said to be made out–The essential ingredients of knowledge cannot be presumed merely from the ownership of the property–It is the responsibility of the prosecution to prove, at least prima facie that the owner knew that his vehicle was being used for committing an offence under the NDPS Act.
