For the purposes of section 3(1) of the Prevention of Black-marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of…
Under clause (b) of the Explanation to section 3(1) of the Act, dealing in an essential commodity with a view to making a gain that defeats the law's provisions is treated…
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For the purposes of section 3(1) of the Prevention of Black-marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980, dealing in an essential commodity with a view to making gain that defeats the provisions of law falls under:
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Correct answer B
Under clause (b) of the Explanation to section 3(1) of the Act, dealing in an essential commodity with a view to making a gain that defeats the law's provisions is treated as prejudicial conduct, not preventive arrest under the CrPC, judicial custody, or confiscation proceedings alone.