Whoever for any offence under the Control of Narcotics Substances Act, 1997 no amount of minimum fine has been fixed, the Special Court shall impose fine keeping in view the _____________?
Correct answer: C. Quality and quantity of the narcotic drug psychotropic substance or controlled substance involved in the commission of offence
- A. The status of offender
- B. Previous history of the offender
- C. Quality and quantity of the narcotic drug psychotropic substance or controlled substance involved in the commission of offence
- D. None of above
Explanation
Where no minimum fine is prescribed, the Special Court must consider the quality and quantity of the narcotic, psychotropic, or controlled substance involved. The offender’s status or prior history is not the statutory criterion stated here.
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