Government of Gujarat vs KIRANKUMAR AMARCHAND NEGI(RAJPUT)(UTP) Advocate - P K PADHIAR — 3/2022
Case under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 Section 8(C),20(B),(II),(C),29,. Disposed: Contested--JUDGMENT BY CONVICTION on 08th April 2026.
NDPS - SPECIAL CASE - NDPS
CNR: GJBK010005642022
e-Filing Number
-
Filing Number
3/2022
Filing Date
17-03-2022
Registration No
3/2022
Registration Date
17-03-2022
Court
DISTRICT COURT PALANPUR
Judge
5-3rd ADDL DISTRICT JUDGE
Decision Date
08th April 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--JUDGMENT BY CONVICTION
FIR Details
FIR Number
11195003220029
Police Station
AMIRGADH POLICE STATION - BANASKANTHA DISTRICT
Year
2022
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
Government of Gujarat
Adv. R P VAISHNAV
Respondent(s)
KIRANKUMAR AMARCHAND NEGI(RAJPUT)(UTP) Advocate - P K PADHIAR
Hearing History
Judge: 5-3rd ADDL DISTRICT JUDGE
Disposed
JUDGEMENT
JUDGEMENT
FINAL ARGUMENTS
FINAL ARGUMENTS
| Date | Purpose | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 08-04-2026 | Disposed | |
| 07-04-2026 | JUDGEMENT | |
| 30-03-2026 | JUDGEMENT | |
| 23-03-2026 | FINAL ARGUMENTS | |
| 09-03-2026 | FINAL ARGUMENTS |
Final Orders / Judgements
Summary: Gujarat High Court Judgment on NDPS Case This special NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act case involves the arrest of Kiran Kumar Amarjhand Negi (Rajput), a resident of Himachal Pradesh, who was caught carrying 14.643 kg of charas (hashish) worth ₹1,46,43,000 at an Ambergadh police checkpoint on January 20, 2022. Court's Decision The court convicted the accused and sentenced him to 10 years rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹1,00,000. The conviction was based on evidence that the accused possessed commercial quantity charas in a vehicle he was operating, which he intended to supply to dealers in Goa and Mumbai. Key Legal Findings 1. Crime Established: Under NDPS Act sections 8(c), 20(b)(ii)(c), and 29, the accused was found guilty of possession of contraband narcotics in commercial quantity with intent to traffic. 2. Procedural Compliance: The court found that all mandatory provisions of the NDPS Act were properly followed during the search, seizure, sealing, and sampling procedures. 3. Evidence Validity: FSL (Forensic Science Laboratory) testing confirmed the seized substance was charas (cannabis resin), matching the botanical characteristics specified in the NDPS Act definition. 4. Rejecting Defense Arguments: The court rejected the defense counsel's contentions that legal procedures were violated, noting that the accused had been clearly informed of his rights under the NDPS Act provisions 42-50. The judgment emphasizes strict adherence to NDPS Act procedures and upholds the conviction based on the substantial evidence of commercial quantity possession of narcotic drugs. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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