Section 33J: Penalty for subsequent offences

Q: What does Section 33J of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (TDCA) deal with?

Section 33J TDCA pertains to "Penalty for subsequent offences". It is part of the The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 33J of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (TDCA) prescribes penalty for subsequent offences. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 33J TDCA still in force?

Yes, Section 33J of the The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 33J TDCA?

धारा 33J TDCA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 33J of the The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. Section 33J of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (TDCA) prescribes penalty for subsequent offences. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 33J TDCA?

Dhara 33J TDCA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 33J of the The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 33J of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (TDCA) prescribes penalty for subsequent offences. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 33J of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940?

Cite as: "Section 33J, The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (TDCA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, § 33J (India).

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Whoever having been convicted of an offence,—

(a) under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 33-I is again convicted of an offence under that clause, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees or three times the value of the drugs confiscated, whichever is more;

(b) under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 33-I is again convicted of an offence under that clause, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than two years but which may extend to six years and with fine which shall not be less than one lakh rupees or three times the value of the drugs confiscated, whichever is more:

(c) under sub-section (2) of section 33-I is again convicted of an offence under that sub-section, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year and with fine which shall not be less than twenty thousand rupees or three times the value of the drugs confiscated, whichever is more.