What is the nature of offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985?

1. A Judicial Magistrate First Class can authorize the detention in custody, of a person accused of an offence triable by Special Court established under The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, for a period not exceeding fifteen years.
2. The Special Court established under The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, cannot exercise the power to authorize the detention of accused in custody, as enunciated under Section 167 of Code of Criminal Procedure.
3. The definition of 'use' under Section 2(xxviii-a) of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, excludes personal consumption of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
4. The High Court, by special order, may constitute as many Special Courts under The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, as necessary.
Which of the above statements are correct?

A

1 and 2

B

1 and c

C

2 and 3

D

3 and 4

Under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, death penalty for certain offences after previous convictions is provided under Section:

A

30A

B

27A

C

31A

D

None of these

According to provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, whoever contravenes any provision of said Act or any Rule framed or Order issued or any condition of license granted thereunder, involving small quantity of contraband, how much sentence for such an offence, can be awarded to him on his conviction:

A

Rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years and a fine which may extend to one lac rupees

B

Rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year and a fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees or with both

C

Rigorous imprisonment for a term not less than ten years which may extend to twenty years and shall also be liable to pay fine, which shall not be less than one lac rupees, which may extend to two lac rupees

D

None of the above

Offence under Chapter IV of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 are cognizable

A

But bailable

B

As well as non cognizable

C

And compoundable

D

And not bailable

Benefits of probation to a convict of offence under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 can be provided only if:

A

He is under 21 years of age and is convicted for offence punishable under Section 26 or 27 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

B

He is under 18 years of age or is convicted for offence punishable under Section 26 or 27 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

C

To any accused, regardless of his age, sentenced to rigorous imprisonment upto 10 years

D

None of the above

Who is entitled for immunity from prosecution under Section 64A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985?

A

An addict charged for the offence punishable under Section 27 of the Act, if the volunteers for de-addiction treatment

B

An addict charged for the offence involving small quantities of Narcotic Drugs, if the volunteers for deaddiction treatment

C

A person who is not addict, but is accused for an offence punishable under Section 27 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

D

Both A and B above

Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 defines "Charas" under:

A

Section 2(iii)

B

Section 2(iii)(b)

C

Section 2(iii)(a)

D

Section 2(v)

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic substances Consultative Committee is established in NDPS Act, 1985, under:

A

Section 7A

B

Section 6

C

Section 4

D

Section 5

The Investigating Officer conducting investigation of a case the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 collects the call details of the mobile phones held by the accused from whom, recovery of drug was effected and the conspirator, who supplied the drug. Such call details:

A

Can be used as substantive evidence to prove the charge of conspiracy

B

Are inadmissible in evidence

C

Can be considered relevant only if the conversation held between the two accused is recorded and proved at the trial

D

None of the above

According to Notification issued by the Central Government under Section 2 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Act, 1985, what is small and commercial quantity of opium:

A

25 grams and 2.5 kilograms respectively

B

1 kilogram and 25 kilograms respectively

C

50 gram and 5 kilograms respectively

D

100 gram and 10 kilograms respectively

What is the nature of offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985?

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