Things liable to confiscation
Section 98 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deals with things liable to confiscation. Whenever any offence punishable under this Act has been committed- (a) any intoxicant, hemp, mhowra flowers, molasses, materials, still, utensil, implement or apparatus in respect of which the offence has been committed, (b) where in the case of an offence involving illegal possession the offender h The Act was enacted on 20 May 1949.
(1) Whenever any offence punishable under this Act has been committed-
(a) any intoxicant, hemp, mhowra flowers, molasses, materials, still, utensil, implement or apparatus in respect of which the offence has been committed,
(b) where in the case of an offence involving illegal possession the offender has in his lawful possession any intoxicant, hemp, mhowra flowers or molasses other than those in respect of which an offence under this Act has been committed, the entire stock of such intoxicant, hemp, mhowra flowers or molasses,
(c) where in the case of an offence of illegal import, export or transport, the offender has attempted to import, export or transport any intoxicant, hemp, mhowra flowers or molasses, in contravention of the provisions of this Act, rule, regulation or order or in breach of a condition of a licence, permit, pass or authorization, the whole quantity of such intoxicant, hemp, mhowra flowers or molasses which he has attempted to import, export or transport,
(d) where in the case of an offence of illegal sale, the offender has in his lawful possession any intoxicant, hemp, mhowra flowers or molasses other than that in respect of which an offence has been committed, the whole of such other intoxicant, hemp, mhowra flowers or molasses, shall be confiscated by the order of the Court.
(2) Any receptacle, package or covering in which any of the articles liable to confiscation under sub-section (1) is found and the other contents of such receptacle, package or covering and the animals carts, vessels or other conveyances used in carrying any such article shall like-wise be liable to confiscation by the order of the Court.
Section 98, The Maharashtra Prohibition Act (Act 25 of 1949).
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Questions about Section 98
What does Section 98 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deal with?
Section 98 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act is headed "Things liable to confiscation". Whenever any offence punishable under this Act has been committed- (a) any intoxicant, hemp, mhowra flowers, molasses, materials, still, utensil, implement or apparatus in respect of which the offence has been committed, (b) where in the case of an offence involving illegal possession the offender h
How do I find court cases under Section 98 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 98, section 98 Maharashtra Prohibition Act, section 98 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act. 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 98 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, and has it changed?
2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When was Section 98 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act enacted?
Section 98 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, cited as Maharashtra Prohibition Act 98, 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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