STATE VS HAZARI LAL
- Court
- Rajasthan High Court
- Bench
- Jodhpur
- Date
- 18 Apr 2026
- Citation / case number
- CRLA / 643 / 1997
Summary
State sought reversal of acquittal under Sections 8/18 NDPS Act for alleged opium recovery, where the accused was outside the house and exclusive control of the recovery room was unproved. HELD-Mere proximity does not establish possession; conscious and exclusive possession requires corpus, animus and dominion/control, proved beyond reasonable doubt. Failure to prove exclusive control created reasonable doubt. Acquittal affirmed; appeal dismissed, bail bonds discharged and record returned.
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