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Section 68-Z of NDPS Act - The query appears to refer to a section similar to or related to Section 68, which deals with the powers to seize, confiscate, and attach property involved in narcotics violations. The sources indicate that orders under sections like 68-U and 68-F are consequential and require strict procedural compliance, including confirmation and timely issuance Mahadev Saha VS Union of India - Calcutta, Sumta @ Sunita VS State Of Rajasthan - Rajasthan.
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Appealability and Procedural Aspects - Orders passed under Section 68-1 and 68-U are appealable, but the validity depends on whether the specific order was issued under the correct subsection, and whether procedural requirements like confirmation within prescribed timelines were met Mahadev Saha VS Union of India - Calcutta, Sumta @ Sunita VS State Of Rajasthan - Rajasthan.
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Seizure and Freezing of Property - Section 68-F primarily concerns the seizure or freezing of illegally acquired property. Orders under this section must be confirmed within 30 days, failing which they lose effect. Courts have quashed seizure orders when procedural requirements, such as obtaining confirmation or approval, were not followed Jatinder Kaur Chilotra VS Intelligence Officer, Directorate of Revenue, Intelligence, Mumbai Zonal Unit, Mumbai - Bombay, Sumta @ Sunita VS State Of Rajasthan - Rajasthan.
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Legal Challenges and Court Rulings - Several cases involve petitions challenging detention orders and seizure actions under sections like 68-H, 68-F, and 68-A. Courts have emphasized that procedural lapses, such as failure to obtain confirmation within stipulated time or improper categorization of property, render orders invalid Ravi Sharma VS Union of India - Crimes, Ashraf @ Switch S/o Malakari Meeran Rawther VS Competent Authority Safem (FOP) and NDPS Acts - Kerala.
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Main Points and Insights:
- Orders under Sections 68-U and 68-F are consequential and require proper procedural compliance.
- The seizure or attachment of property must be confirmed within 30 days; failure to do so can lead to quashing of the order.
- The State or authorities must follow the prescribed legal procedures; non-compliance can invalidate actions.
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Appeals under Section 68 are permissible, but the specific subsection under which the order was issued is crucial.
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Analysis and Conclusion:
- Section 68-Z, while not explicitly detailed in the sources, is likely related to the powers of detention, seizure, and confiscation under the NDPS Act.
- Proper procedural adherence, including timely confirmation and clear categorization of property, is essential for the validity of orders under this section.
- Courts have consistently held that procedural lapses, such as delayed confirmation or improper categorization, can lead to the quashing of orders related to property seizure or detention.
- Therefore, Section 68-Z, in context, emphasizes the importance of procedural compliance in enforcement actions under the NDPS Act.
References: - Mahadev Saha VS Union of India - Calcutta, Sumta @ Sunita VS State Of Rajasthan - Rajasthan, Jatinder Kaur Chilotra VS Intelligence Officer, Directorate of Revenue, Intelligence, Mumbai Zonal Unit, Mumbai - Bombay, Ravi Sharma VS Union of India - Crimes, Ashraf @ Switch S/o Malakari Meeran Rawther VS Competent Authority Safem (FOP) and NDPS Acts - Kerala
Search Results for "Section 68 Z of Narcotic Drugs Psychotropic"
2000 0 Supreme(Cal) 628 • India - Calcutta
Dilip Kumar Seth
section 68-1 was appealable, and since the order did not indicate that it was also issued under section 68-U, the petitioners had ... The court emphasized that the order under section 68-U is a consequential order and can only be passed after an order under section ... Act, 1985, contending that the order was also passed under section 68#HL_E....
2025 Supreme(Online)(ATFP) 330 • India - Appellate Tribunal for Forfeited Property
Shri G. C. Mishra, Member, Shri Rajesh Malhotra, Member
FINAL ORDER 29.05.2025 Dictated By: Rajesh Malhotra The present appeal u/s 68
2025 Supreme(Online)(ATFP) 414 • India - Appellate Tribunal for Forfeited Property
Rajesh Malhotra, Member, G. C. Mishra, Member
This appeal under section 68-O of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 was filed against the order confirming ... The court found that the seizure was valid as the acquisition was linked to illegal income from narcotics. ... that as the property was purchased six years prior to 12.11.2018, the seizing/ freezing order, needs to be set aside, being hit by Section ... 68-C of NDPS Act. ......
1998 0 Supreme(Bom) 438 • India - Bombay
A.V.SAVANT, T.K.CHANDRASHEKHARA DAS
drugs, psychotropic substances and illicit traffic therein. ... which is primarily concerned with taking such measures as it deems necessary and expedient for preventing and combating abuse of narcotic ... Similarly, the State Government is not a person aggrieved within the meaning of sub- section (1) of Section 68-D of the Act. ... drugs, psychotropic....
• India - Crimes
MANMOHAN SARIN, MANJU GOEL
Substances Act, 1985 — Section 68(h)(i) — Prevention Detention — Detention Order — Petition by wife seeking quashment of Detention ... Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 —Section 3(1) — Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic ... nbsp;1.Present writ petitions have been filed by petitioner wife questioning detention order under section ... Notice dated 11th March, 1993 issued under....
• India - Crimes
MANMOHAN SARIN, MANJU GOEL
Substances Act, 1985 — Section 68(h)(i) — Prevention Detention — Detention Order — Petition by wife seeking quashment of ... Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 — Section 3(1) — Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic ... nbsp;1.Present writ petitions have been filed by petitioner wife questioning detention order under section ... Notice dated 11th March, 1993 issued und....
2006 0 Supreme(Del) 430 • India - Delhi
MANMOHAN SARIN, MANJU GOEL
Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 Section 3(1) - Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic ... Substances Act, 1985 - Section 68(h)(1) - Complaint of offence under section 21 of the Act - Order of detention passed against the ... already over - Writ Petition in terms of liberty g....
2024 0 Supreme(Bom) 359 • India - Bombay
N. J. JAMADAR
Substances Act, 1985, particularly focusing on Section 68-F regarding the seizure or freezing of illegally acquired property. ... order for freezing a bank account under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, related to illegal export of psychotropic ... freezing order under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, and the compliance with the mandatory provisions of Section ... of #HL_ST....
2017 0 Supreme(Raj) 2801 • India - Rajasthan
PUSHPENDRA SINGH BHATI
order made under sub-section (1) of Section 68-F of the Act shall have no effect unless the said order is confirmed by an order ... was not obtained within 30 days as required by Section 68-F(2) of the Act. ... NDPS ACT - SEIZURE OF PROPERTY - SECTION 68-F - INTERPRETATION - COURT QUASHED SEIZURE ORDER - FAILURE TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM ... Section #HL_....
2016 0 Supreme(Ker) 1518 • India - Kerala
RAJA VIJAYARAGHAVAN V.
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985- section 68-F(1), 68-A (2) (cc ) Section 68-A(2) (d ... ) and Section 68 B (i),-The property was seized by categorizing the petitioners as persons falling under Section 68-A (2) (cc ) of ... it states that the person referred to in clause (cc) of sub-section (2) of....
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