Prohibition of possession, etc., of opium
Section 17 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deals with prohibition of possession, etc., of opium. No person shall- (a) possess opium; (b) transport opium; The Act was enacted on 20 May 1949.
No person shall-
(a) possess opium;
(b) transport opium;
(c) import or export opium;
(d) sell or buy opium; or
(e) consume or use opium.
Section 17, The Maharashtra Prohibition Act (Act 25 of 1949).
Questions about Section 17
What does Section 17 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deal with?
Section 17 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act is headed "Prohibition of possession, etc., of opium". No person shall- (a) possess opium; (b) transport opium;
How do I find court cases under Section 17 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act?
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: Maharashtra Prohibition Act 17, section 17 Maharashtra Prohibition Act, section 17 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 17 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act enacted?
Section 17 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, cited as Maharashtra Prohibition Act 17, was enacted on 20 May 1949 as Act 25 of 1949. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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