Section68Q
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

Bar of jurisdiction

In force From 14 Nov 1985 Act 61 of 1985 As on 17 Oct 2026

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

Section 68Q of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 deals with bar of jurisdiction. No order passed or declaration made under this Chapter shall be appealable except as provided therein and no civil court shall have jurisdiction in respect of any matter which the Appellate Tribunal or any competent authority is empowered by or under this Chapter to determine, and no injunction shal The Act came into force on 14 Nov 1985.

1[68Q. Bar of jurisdiction.-- No order passed or declaration made under this Chapter shall be appealable except as provided therein and no civil court shall have jurisdiction in respect of any matter which the Appellate Tribunal or any competent authority is empowered by or under this Chapter to determine, and no injunction shall be granted by any court or other authority in respect of any action taken or to be taken in pursuance of any power conferred by or under this Chapter.]

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

Questions about Section 68Q

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

Section 68Q of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act is headed "Bar of jurisdiction". [68Q. Bar of jurisdiction.-- No order passed or declaration made under this Chapter shall be appealable except as provided therein and no civil court shall have jurisdiction in respect of any matter which the Appellate Tribunal or any competent authority is empowered by or under this Chapter to dete

How do I find court cases under Section 68Q 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 68Q, section 68Q NDPS Act, section 68Q 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 68Q of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act come into force?

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