Order
18/03/2026
1. The instant application for suspension of sentence has been
moved on behalf of the applicant in the matter of judgment dated
13.02.2026 passed by the learned Upper District and Session
Judge, (NDPS Cases) Sangariya, District Hanumangarh in Session
Case No.20/2020, whereby he was convicted and sentenced to
suffer maximum imprisonment of 4 years’ R.I. under Sections
8/22 & 29 of NDPS Act (with a fine of Rs.40,000/- and in case of
default of payment, further 4 months’ R.I.).
2. It is contended by the learned counsel for the appellant that
the learned trial Judge has not appreciated the correct, legal and
factual aspects of the matter and thus, reached at an erroneous
conclusion of guilt, therefore, the same is required to be
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appreciated again by this court being the first appellate Court.
Hearing of the appeal is likely to take long time, therefore, the
application for suspension of sentence may be granted.