Section68W
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

Findings under other laws not conclusive for proceedings under this Chapter

In force From 14 Nov 1985 Act 61 of 1985 As on 19 Oct 2026

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

Section 68W of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 deals with findings under other laws not conclusive for proceedings under this Chapter. No finding of any officer or authority under any other law shall be conclusive for the purposes of any proceedings under this Chapter.] The Act came into force on 14 Nov 1985.

1[68W. Findings under other laws not conclusive for proceedings under this Chapter. -- No finding of any officer or authority under any other law shall be conclusive for the purposes of any proceedings under this Chapter.]

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

Questions about Section 68W

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

Section 68W of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act is headed "Findings under other laws not conclusive for proceedings under this Chapter". [68W. Findings under other laws not conclusive for proceedings under this Chapter.

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

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