Nalin Kumar, Principal District Judge (Special Judge under the NDPS Act) in Garhwa, today sentenced Rubi Devi, wife of Ashok Dixit (also known as Ashok Ram), to eight years of rigorous imprisonment and a
fine of ₹100,000 in connection with a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act).
The accused was apprehended on 21 June 2022, in possession of 49 grams of heroin, leading to the registration of a case against her under the
NDPS Act.
During the sentencing hearing, the Principal District Judge heard arguments from both the Public Prosecutor and the Defence Counsel. The Defence Counsel requested leniency, citing the convict's status as a woman with two minor children, and appealed for the minimum sentence to be considered. The Public Prosecutor, however, argued for the maximum sentence, given the severity of the offence.
After considering all aspects of the case, Judge Kumar sentenced Ruby Devi to eight years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹100,000 under Section 21(b) of the NDPS Act. Failure to pay the fine will result in an additional year of rigorous imprisonment.
The Principal District Judge stated that the convict would be entitled to the benefits of Section 428 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C), with the period of detention already served to be offset
against the sentence.
Woman gets 8-yr-RI for possessing heroin in Garhwa
Wednesday, 09 April 2025 | Nityanand Dubey
| Garhwa
Woman gets 8-yr-RI for possessing heroin in Garhwa
Wednesday, 09 April 2025 | Nityanand Dubey | Garhwa
