Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985–Secs. 8/15, 8/26 & 26(b)–Conviction–Sustainability–Permit was issued for transportation of 98 kgs. poppy straw–In the cross-examination, the witness admitted that no route was mentioned in the permit–Similar statements of another witness–Route taken by the appellant was a shorter route–No specific route was told by the owner of vehicle–Held, conviction u/s. 8/15 was contrary to evidence–Conviction u/s. 8/26 (b) deserves to be confirmed as the vehicle was not stopped and the permit was not produced before the concerned officer.
