Section 27B

Punishment for contravention of section 8A.

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

  • Act 61 of 1985
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Department of Revenue
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to narcotic drugs, to make stringent provisions for the control and regulation of operations relating to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances , to provide for the forfeiture of property derived from, or used in, illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, to implement the provisions of the International Conventions on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and for matters connected therewith.

All sections
    1[27B. Punishment for contravention of section 8A. -- Whoever contravenes the provision of section 8A shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine.]

Notes

1. Ins. by Act 16 of 2014, s. 13 (w.e.f. 1-5-2014).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

Scroll to Top