Asked in a 1997 paperModerate

Whoever contravenes any provision of the Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997 or any rule or order made, or any licence, permit or authorization issued there under for while no punishment is separately provided in this chapter, shall be punishable with imprisonment of a term which may extend to________________?

Correct answer: A. One year or with fine

  • A. One year or with fine
  • B. Two years or with fine
  • C. Three years or with fine
  • D. None of above

Explanation

The residual penalty applies where the Act, rules, orders, licence, permit or authorisation is contravened and no specific punishment is provided. The maximum is one year’s imprisonment, or fine, or both.

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