Section 7

Detention orders not to be invalid or inoperative on certain grounds.

The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988

  • Act 46 of 1988
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Department of Revenue
About this Act

An Act to provide for detention in certain cases for the purpose of preventing illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances and for matters connected therewith.

All sections
    No detention order shall be invalid or inoperative merely by reason--
         (a) that the person to be detained thereunder is outside the limits of the territorial jurisdiction of the Government or the officer making the order of detention; or
         (b) that the place of detention of such person is outside the said limits.

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

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