RAMESH SAHU vs STATE OF M.P — Crl.A. No. 1633/2007

Summary of Crl.A. No. 001633/2007 - Ramesh Sahu v. State of M.P. The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment dismissing Sahu's appeal against his conviction for NDPS Act violations (10-year sentence for possessing 21.5 kg ganja). The Court found the High Court erred by failing to appoint an amicus curiae and hear the unrepresented appellant on merits, instead hearing only the State's counsel. The case was remanded to the High Court to rehear the appeal afresh within six months, considering disputed issues including the validity of the search/seizure, witness credibility, timing discrepancies, and whether the seized quantity fell below commercial thresholds warranting lesser punishment. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.