Section 68J: Burden of proof

Q: What does Section 68J of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS) deal with?

Section 68J NDPS pertains to "Burden of proof". It is part of the The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 68J of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS) governs burden of proof. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 68J NDPS still in force?

Yes, Section 68J of the The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 68J NDPS?

धारा 68J NDPS is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 68J of the The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. Section 68J of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS) governs burden of proof. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 68J NDPS?

Dhara 68J NDPS is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 68J of the The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 68J of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS) governs burden of proof. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 68J of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985?

Cite as: "Section 68J, The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, 1985, § 68J (India).

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The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

Chapter VA — Forfeiture of Illegally Acquired Property

Section 68J

Burden of proof

In any proceedings under this Chapter, the burden of proving that any property specified in the notice served under section 68H is not illegally acquired property shall be on the person affected.

Related Sections

§68I

Forfeiture of property in certain cases

NDPS

§68K

Fine in lieu of forfeiture

Prohibition of holding illegally acquired property

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The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

Chapter VA — Forfeiture of Illegally Acquired Property

Section 68J

Burden of proof

In any proceedings under this Chapter, the burden of proving that any property specified in the notice served under section 68H is not illegally acquired property shall be on the person affected.