Release of property in certain cases
Section 68Z of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 deals with release of property in certain cases. Where the detention order of a detenu is set aside or withdrawn, properties seized or frozen under this Chapter shall stand released. The Act came into force on 14 Nov 1985.
1[68Z. Release of property in certain cases. -- (1) Where the detention order of a detenu is set aside or withdrawn, properties seized or frozen under this Chapter shall stand released.
(2) Where any person referred to in clause (a) or clause (b) or clause (cc) of sub-section (2) of section 68A has been acquitted or discharged from the charges under this Act or any other corresponding law of any other country and the acquittal was not appealed against or when appealed against, the appeal was disposed of as a consequence of which such property could not be forfeited or warrant of arrest or authorisation of arrest issued against such person has been withdrawn, then, property seized or frozen under this Chapter shall stand released.]
Section 68Z, The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (Act 61 of 1985).
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Questions about Section 68Z
What does Section 68Z of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act deal with?
Section 68Z of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act is headed "Release of property in certain cases". [68Z. Release of property in certain cases.
How do I find court cases under Section 68Z 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 68Z, section 68Z NDPS Act, section 68Z 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 68Z of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 68A (Application), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 68Z of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act come into force?
Section 68Z of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, cited as NDPS Act 68Z, 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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- 10. Power of State Government to permit, control and regulate568 words
- 42. Power of entry, search, seizure and arrest without warrant or authorisation507 words
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