The appellant, Vijay Pawar, was convicted under Section 20(b)(ii)(C) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, for transporting 607.220 kg of ganja. The appellant challenged the conviction, arguing that the prosecution failed to comply with the mandatory provisions of the NDPS Act while effecting search and seizure of contraband. The court considered the arguments and evidence presented by both parties. The prosecution argued that the investigating officer substantially complied with the mandatory provisions of the NDPS Act. The court ultimately decided on the appeal.