Section 4: Execution of detention orders

Q: What does Section 4 of The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 (PITNDPS) deal with?

Section 4 PITNDPS pertains to "Execution of detention orders". It is part of the The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 4 of The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 (PITNDPS) governs execution of detention orders. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 4 PITNDPS still in force?

Yes, Section 4 of the The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 4 PITNDPS?

धारा 4 PITNDPS is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 4 of the The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988. Section 4 of The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 (PITNDPS) governs execution of detention orders. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 4 PITNDPS?

Dhara 4 PITNDPS is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 4 of the The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 4 of The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 (PITNDPS) governs execution of detention orders. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 4 of The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988?

Cite as: "Section 4, The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 (PITNDPS)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988, 1988, § 4 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 4

Execution of detention orders

A detention order may be executed at any place in India in the manner provided for the execution of warrants of arrest under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).

Related Sections

§3

Power to make orders detaining certain persons

PITNDPS

§5

Power to regulate place and conditions of detention

PITNDPS

§1

Short title, extent and commencement

Grounds of detention severable

PITNDPS

§7

Detention orders not to be invalid or inoperative on certain grounds

PITNDPS

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Table of Contents

The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 4

Execution of detention orders

A detention order may be executed at any place in India in the manner provided for the execution of warrants of arrest under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).