Principle: Conscious possession of cocaine above ‘personal consumption quantity’ (which is 1kg/ person) is an offence. Explanation: ‘Conscious possession’ is when a person has knowledge of such possession at the time of search. Facts: X and Y were driving in a car rented by Z. X had 2 kgs of cocaine in his possession. On seeing a police check-post ahead, X threw the bag containing the 2 kgs of cocaine out from the rear window. To his knowledge, the bag was thrown out of the rear window, but actually it just landed on the backseat which was caught by the police. Decide. whether he is liable for POSSESSION of cocaine above personal consumption
Posted on: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 18:39:33 +0000
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