Asked in a 1997 paperModerate

Whoever commits offence under section 9(c) of the Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997 shall be punished with______________?

Correct answer: D. Any sentence from the above

  • A. Death
  • B. Imprisonment for life
  • C. Imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years and fine which may be upto one million rupees
  • D. Any sentence from the above

Explanation

Section 9(c) permits the court to impose death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment up to fourteen years, along with the prescribed fine. Since each listed punishment is available under the provision, “any sentence from the above” is the intended choice.

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