Section 43: Power of seizure and arrest in public place

Q: What does Section 43 of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014 (NDPS) deal with?

Section 43 NDPS pertains to "Power of seizure and arrest in public place". It is part of the The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 43 of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014 (NDPS) governs power of seizure and arrest in public place. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 43 NDPS still in force?

Yes, Section 43 of the The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 43 NDPS?

धारा 43 NDPS is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 43 of the The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014. Section 43 of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014 (NDPS) governs power of seizure and arrest in public place. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 43 NDPS?

Dhara 43 NDPS is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 43 of the The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 43 of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014 (NDPS) governs power of seizure and arrest in public place. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 43 of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014?

Cite as: "Section 43, The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014 (NDPS)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014, 2014, § 43 (India).

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