Section34
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

Security for abstaining from commission of offence

In force From 14 Nov 1985 Act 61 of 1985 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 61 of 1985 Ministry Finance Enacted 16 Sep 1985 In force 14 Nov 1985 Cited by 2 provisions Instruments 1

Section 34 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 deals with security for abstaining from commission of offence. Whenever any person is convicted of an offence punishable under any provision of Chapter IV and the court convicting him is of opinion that it is necessary to require such person to execute a bond for abstaining from the commission of any offence under this Act, the court may, at the time of passing The Act came into force on 14 Nov 1985.

(1) Whenever any person is convicted of an offence punishable under any provision of Chapter IV and the court convicting him is of opinion that it is necessary to require such person to execute a bond for abstaining from the commission of any offence under this Act, the court may, at the time of passing sentence on such person, order him to execute a bond for a sum proportionate to his means, with or without sureties, for abstaining from commission of any offence under Chapter IV during such period not exceeding three years as it thinks fit to fix.

(2) The bond shall be in such form as may be prescribed by the Central Government and the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), shall, in so far as they are applicable, apply to all matters connected with such bond as if it were a bond to keep the peace ordered to be executed under section 106 of that Code.

(3) If the conviction is set aside on appeal or otherwise, the bond so executed shall become void.

(4) An order under this section may also be made by an appellate court or by the High Court or Sessions Judge when exercising the powers of revision.

Section 34, The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (Act 61 of 1985).

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Questions about Section 34

What does Section 34 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act deal with?

Section 34 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act is headed "Security for abstaining from commission of offence". Whenever any person is convicted of an offence punishable under any provision of Chapter IV and the court convicting him is of opinion that it is necessary to require such person to execute a bond for abstaining from the commission of any offence under this Act, the court may, at the time of passing

How do I find court cases under Section 34 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 34, section 34 NDPS Act, section 34 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. People searching for it also type ndps 34 2 and 34 ndps 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 34 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently THE NARCOTIC DRUGS SUBSTANCES AND PSYCHOTROPIC RULES, 1985I (1985).

When did Section 34 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act come into force?

Section 34 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, cited as NDPS Act 34, 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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