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2017 (2) TMI 1326 - SC - Indian LawsOffence u/s 8(c), 20(b) (ii) read with Section 31A of the NDPS Act - tenure of punishment - Held that: - In the instant case, the High Court has given thirty years rigorous imprisonment to the appellant on the assessment that the appellant should be given maximum punishment as prescribed i.e. twenty years and thereafter extending it to one and one-half times of the said term - the sentence should be more than minimum and ends of justice would be sub-served if the appellant is given the sentence of rigorous imprisonment of 16 years. The appellant is of 65 years of age and suffering from various ailments - the sentence given in Gujarat case as well as Bombay case would run concurrently - Insofar as fine of ₹ 1 lakh which is imposed by the Trial Court in Gujarat case is concerned, the same would remain - However, as far as fine of ₹ 3 lakhs in Bombay case is concerned, the same is reduced to ₹ 2 Lakhs. Since the amount of fine is to be remitted to Narcotic Control Bureau, the appellant is permitted to pay the total fine of ₹ 3 lakhs (Rs.1 lakh + ₹ 2 lakhs) with the Narcotic Control Bureau, Special Judge, Bombay. Appeal disposed off.
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