Punishment for embezzlement of opium by cultivator
Section 19 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 deals with punishment for embezzlement of opium by cultivator. Any cultivator licensed to cultivate the opium poppy on account of the Central Government who embezzles or otherwise illegally disposes of the opium produced or any part thereof, shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than ten years but which may extend to The Act came into force on 14 Nov 1985.
Any cultivator licensed to cultivate the opium poppy on account of the Central Government who embezzles or otherwise illegally disposes of the opium produced or any part thereof, shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than ten years but which may extend to twenty years and shall also be liable to fine which shall not be less than one lakh rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees:
Provided that the court may, for reasons to be recorded in the judgment, impose a fine exceeding two lakh rupees.
Section 19, The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (Act 61 of 1985).
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Judgments citing this section
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… JUSTICE S.G. CHATTOPADHYAY Order 10/02/2021 This is an application for cancellation of bail which was granted to accused Uttam Dutta, an FIR named accused in Sonamura P.S case No. 94 of 2020 under sections 21(C), 25 & 19 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act in short) by the learned Sessions Judge, Sepahijala District, Sonamura vide his order dated 22.12.2020. Mr. R. Datta, learned P.P has moved an application seeking cancellation of bail granted to the accused by the said order. Let notice be …
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Questions about Section 19
What does Section 19 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act deal with?
Section 19 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act is headed "Punishment for embezzlement of opium by cultivator". Any cultivator licensed to cultivate the opium poppy on account of the Central Government who embezzles or otherwise illegally disposes of the opium produced or any part thereof, shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than ten years but which may extend to
How do I find court cases under Section 19 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances 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: NDPS Act 19, section 19 NDPS Act, section 19 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances 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 19 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and has it changed?
4 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently THE NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES RULES, 1985 (1985).
When did Section 19 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act come into force?
Section 19 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, cited as NDPS Act 19, came into force on 14 Nov 1985, having been enacted on 16 Sep 1985. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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