Jothi @ Nagajothi vs The State, Rep. By The Inspector Of ...
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Case Significance
Jothi @ Nagajothi vs The State, Rep. By The Inspector Of ... is a Supreme Court of India decision dated December 11, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1417). Criminal appeal against conviction under NDPS Act for possession of 23.5 kg of commercial quantity ganja. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, finding the chain of custody intact, mandatory compliance with Section 50 of the NDPS Act established, and no discretion to reduce the statutory minimum sentence under Section 20(b)(ii)(C). The bench comprised Justices Sanjay Karol and Vipul M. Pancholi. The judgment was delivered by Justice Vipul M. Pancholi.
This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 6 case citations.
Summary
Criminal appeal against conviction under NDPS Act for possession of 23.5 kg of commercial quantity ganja. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, finding the chain of custody intact, mandatory compliance with Section 50 of the NDPS Act established, and no discretion to reduce the statutory minimum sentence under Section 20(b)(ii)(C).
What was the outcome of Jothi @ Nagajothi vs The State, Rep. By The Inspector Of ...?
Criminal appeal against conviction under NDPS Act for possession of 23.5 kg of commercial quantity ganja. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, finding the chain of custody intact, mandatory complia...
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Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2025-1417)