The punishment under Section 21 (c) of the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 for contravention involving "commercial quantity" of a manufactured drug is
Verified Answer
A. Restricted for a term which not be less than 10 yrs but which may extend to 20 yrs & shall also be liable to fine which shall not be less than Rs 1 lakh which may extend to 2 lakh
B. Restricted for a term which shall not be less than 14 yrs & fine of not less than Rs 1 lakh
C. Restricted for life & no fine
D. Restricted for a term which shall not be less than 7 yrs but which may extend to 14 yrs & shall also liable to fine upto 2 lakh
Explanation:
Section 21(c) of the NDPS Act, 1985, specifies that for contravention involving a commercial quantity of manufactured drugs, the punishment is rigorous imprisonment for a term not less than 10 years but which may extend to 20 years, and a fine not less than Rs 1 lakh but which may extend to Rs 2 lakh.