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The Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules

Penalty for subsequent offences

In force Act 23 of 1940 As on 21 Oct 2026

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Act 23 of 1940

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Section 33J of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules deals with penalty for subsequent offences. Whoever having being convicted of an offence,- (a) under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 33-I is again convicted of an offence under that clause, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years and with five which shall not be less than two thousand rupees;

Whoever having being convicted of an offence,- (a) under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 33-I is again convicted of an offence under that clause, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years and with five which shall not be less than two thousand rupees;

(b) under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 33-I is again convicted of an offence under that clause, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than two years but which may extend to six years and with fine which shall not be less than five thousand rupees:

Provided that the Court may, for any adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than two years and of fine of less than five thousand rupees;

(c) under sub-section (2) of section 33-I is again convicted of an offence under that sub-section, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months and with fine which shall not be less than one thousand rupees.]

Section 33J, The Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules (Act 23 of 1940).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 33 Power of Central Government to make rules

Questions about Section 33J

What does Section 33J of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules deal with?

Section 33J of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules is headed "Penalty for subsequent offences". Whoever having being convicted of an offence,- (a) under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 33-I is again convicted of an offence under that clause, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years and with five which shall not be less than two thousand rupees;

How do I find court cases under Section 33J of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Drugs Cosmetics Act Rules 33J, section 33J Drugs Cosmetics Act Rules, section 33J of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 33J of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 33 (Power of Central Government to make rules), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules enacted?

Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules was enacted in 1940 as Act 23 of 1940. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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