Section32
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

Punishment for offence for which no punishment is provided

In force From 14 Nov 1985 Act 61 of 1985 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 61 of 1985 Ministry Finance Enacted 16 Sep 1985 In force 14 Nov 1985

Section 32 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 deals with punishment for offence for which no punishment is provided. Whoever contravenes any provision of this Act or any rule or order made, or any condition of any licence, permit or authorisation issued thereunder for which no punishment is separately provided in this Chapter, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with The Act came into force on 14 Nov 1985.

Whoever contravenes any provision of this Act or any rule or order made, or any condition of any licence, permit or authorisation issued thereunder for which no punishment is separately provided in this Chapter, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.

Section 32, The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (Act 61 of 1985).

Questions about Section 32

What does Section 32 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act deal with?

Section 32 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act is headed "Punishment for offence for which no punishment is provided". Whoever contravenes any provision of this Act or any rule or order made, or any condition of any licence, permit or authorisation issued thereunder for which no punishment is separately provided in this Chapter, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with

How do I find court cases under Section 32 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 32, section 32 NDPS Act, section 32 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. People searching for it also type 32 ndps act and 32a ndps act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 32 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act come into force?

Section 32 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, cited as NDPS Act 32, 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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