Section 2: Application of other laws not barred

Q: What does Section 2 of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (TDCA) deal with?

Section 2 TDCA pertains to "Application of other laws not barred". It is part of the The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 2 of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (TDCA) governs application of other laws not barred. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 2 TDCA still in force?

Yes, Section 2 of the The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 2 TDCA?

धारा 2 TDCA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 2 of the The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. Section 2 of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (TDCA) governs application of other laws not barred. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 2 TDCA?

Dhara 2 TDCA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 2 of the The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 2 of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (TDCA) governs application of other laws not barred. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 2 of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940?

Cite as: "Section 2, The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (TDCA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, § 2 (India).

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The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940

Chapter IIN — troductory

Section 2

Application of other laws not barred

The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, the Dangerous Drugs Act, 1930 (2 of 1930), and any other law for the time being in force.