Young Man, Sole Bread Winner': Punjab & Haryana High Court Reduces Sentence In Drugs Case To Time Already Undergone

Punjab & Haryana High Court reduced the sentence in an NDPS case to the period already undergone by a young man who was the sole breadwinner of his family. The court considered the mitigating circumstances, including the convict's young age and his role as the primary financial support for his family. This decision reflects a compassionate application of sentencing principles, balancing the severity of the offense under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act with the socio-economic impact on the convict's dependents.