Which of the following best captures the principle of Section 60 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic…
Section 60 NDPS Act makes liable to confiscation not only the drugs but the materials, apparatus and utensils used (sub-section (1)), the receptacles, packages and coverings…
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Which of the following best captures the principle of Section 60 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985?
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Section 60 NDPS Act makes liable to confiscation not only the drugs but the materials, apparatus and utensils used (sub-section (1)), the receptacles, packages and coverings (sub-section (2)), and the animal or conveyance used to carry them (sub-section (3)). A third person's vehicle is spared only if its owner proves lack of knowledge and reasonable precautions, and under section 63 confiscation does not depend on a conviction.