Section 27B of NDPS Act, 1985 : Section 27B: Punishment For Contravention Of Section 8A

Explanation using Example

Imagine a pharmaceutical company executive named John who has the authorization to handle and distribute a psychotropic substance for medical use. Despite the regulations outlined in section 8A of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, John decides to sell a large quantity of this substance to an unauthorized person for recreational use. John's action is discovered during a routine inspection by the authorities. Under Section 27B, John would face a rigorous imprisonment of not less than three years and could be sentenced to up to ten years, in addition to a monetary fine for contravening the provisions of Section 8A.