Section68J
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

Burden of proof

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 Cited by 1 provision

Section 68J of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 deals with burden of proof. In any proceedings under this Chapter, the burden of proving that any property specified in the notice served under section 68H is not illegally acquired property shall be on the person affected.] The Act came into force on 14 Nov 1985.

1[68J. Burden of proof.-- In any proceedings under this Chapter, the burden of proving that any property specified in the notice served under section 68H is not illegally acquired property shall be on the person affected.]

Section 68J, The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (Act 61 of 1985).

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Questions about Section 68J

What does Section 68J of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act deal with?

Section 68J of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act is headed "Burden of proof". [68J. Burden of proof.-- In any proceedings under this Chapter, the burden of proving that any property specified in the notice served under section 68H is not illegally acquired property shall be on the person affected.]

How do I find court cases under Section 68J 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 68J, section 68J NDPS Act, section 68J 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 68J of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 68H (Notice of forfeiture of property), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 68J of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act come into force?

Section 68J of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, cited as NDPS Act 68J, 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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