Garhwa, April 9 -- 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 Rs.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 min...