Offence for which punishment is not provided in the Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997 shall be dealt by section _________ of the Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997?
Correct answer: A. 16
- A. 16
- B. 15
- C. 18
- D. None of above
Explanation
Section 16 is the residual provision for offences under the Act whose punishment is not specifically prescribed elsewhere. It prevents an offence from escaping punishment merely because its penalty was omitted from another provision.
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