A court in Ayodhya sentenced Vinay Yadav, caught with 1,100 grams of ganja, to three months of rigorous imprisonment.[1] The court also imposed a fine of 8,000 rupees, with 20 days of additional imprisonment if the fine is not paid.[1] Special NDPS Judge Pradeep Kumar Singh delivered the verdict.[1]

According to the prosecution, the incident dates to 17 August, when Sub-Inspector Praveen Mishra arrested Vinay Yadav, a resident of Ahiran Purva in Jaidpur police station area of Barabanki district, near a kiosk by the Saket bypass.[1] A search recovered 1,100 grams of ganja kept in black polythene and 200 rupees from his possession, and a report was registered at Ayodhya Kotwali.[1]

Police filed a charge sheet in court after investigation.[1] During the hearing, the accused admitted his guilt and submitted a plea stating that he had spent two months and 25 days in jail.[1] The plea stated that he is the sole earner of his household and is economically weak.[1] The court then sentenced him to three months of rigorous imprisonment and the 8,000-rupee fine.[1]