This appeal is instituted against the judgment dated16.7.2012, rendered by the learned Special Judge, FTC, Una, H.P, in Sessions Case No. 12-VII-2011, whereby the appellant-accused(hereinafter referred to as the accused), ... who was charged with and tried for offence punishable under Section 15 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (hereinafter referred to as the ND &PS Act), has been convicted and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 10 years and to pay fine of Rs. 1,00,000/-and in default of payment of fine, he was further ordered to undergo rigorous imprisonment for six months.