Application of Code to proceedings before a Special Court

In force From 14 Nov 1985 Act 61 of 1985 As on 15 Oct 2026

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

Section 36C of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 deals with application of Code to proceedings before a Special Court. Save as otherwise provided in this Act, the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), (including the provisions as to bail and bonds) shall apply to the proceedings before a Special Court and for the purposes of the said provisions, the Special Court shall be deemed to be a Cou The Act came into force on 14 Nov 1985.

36C. Application of Code to proceedings before a Special Court.-- Save as otherwise provided in this Act, the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), (including the provisions as to bail and bonds) shall apply to the proceedings before a Special Court and for the purposes of the said provisions, the Special Court shall be deemed to be a Court of Session and the person conducting a prosecution before a Special Court, shall be deemed to be a Public Prosecutor.
Section 36C, The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (Act 61 of 1985).

Questions about Section 36C

What does Section 36C of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act deal with?

Section 36C of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act is headed "Application of Code to proceedings before a Special Court". 36C. Application of Code to proceedings before a Special Court.-- Save as otherwise provided in this Act, the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), (including the provisions as to bail and bonds) shall apply to the proceedings before a Special Court and for the purposes of

How do I find court cases under Section 36C 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 36C, section 36C NDPS Act, section 36C 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.

When did Section 36C of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act come into force?

Section 36C of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, cited as NDPS Act 36C, 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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68B. Definitions819 words
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42. Power of entry, search, seizure and arrest without warrant or authorisation507 words

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