Punishment for acquiring property in relation to which proceedings have been taken, under this Chapter
Section 68Y of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 deals with punishment for acquiring property in relation to which proceedings have been taken, under this Chapter. Any person who knowingly acquired, by any mode whatsoever, any property in relation to which proceedings are pending under this Chapter shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years and with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees.] The Act came into force on 14 Nov 1985.
1[68Y. Punishment for acquiring property in relation to which proceedings have been taken, under this Chapter.-- Any person who knowingly acquired, by any mode whatsoever, any property in relation to which proceedings are pending under this Chapter shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years and with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees.]
Section 68Y, The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (Act 61 of 1985).
Questions about Section 68Y
What does Section 68Y of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act deal with?
Section 68Y of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act is headed "Punishment for acquiring property in relation to which proceedings have been taken, under this Chapter". [68Y. Punishment for acquiring property in relation to which proceedings have been taken, under this Chapter.-- Any person who knowingly acquired, by any mode whatsoever, any property in relation to which proceedings are pending under this Chapter shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term whi
How do I find court cases under Section 68Y 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 68Y, section 68Y NDPS Act, section 68Y 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 68Y of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act come into force?
Section 68Y of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, cited as NDPS Act 68Y, 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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