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2016 (5) TMI 505 - SC - Indian LawsSeeking modification in sentence order - Seizure of poppy husk - Appellant relied upon the statements given by the accused persons under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 wherein they had pleaded innocence and had stated that they had been falsely implicated Held that:- once credible evidence has come on record which establishes the guilt of the appellants beyond reasonable doubt, mere statement of the accused person under Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 would be of no help to the accused person. It is found that the rigorous imprisonment for 10 years which is awarded by the Trial Court and affirmed by the High Court is the minimum sentence that can be awarded for the offence under Section 15 of the NDPS Act. Therefore, no merit found in these appeals. - Decided against the appellant
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