The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
33J. Penalty for subsequent offences. –
1 33J. Penalty for subsequent offences. -Whoever having been convicted of an offences, –
(a) Under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 33I 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 two thousand rupees ;
(b) Under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 33I 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 five thousand rupees :
Provided that the Court may, for any adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than two years and of fine of less than five thousand rupees ;
(c) Under sub-section (2) of section 33I is again convicted of an offence under that sub-section, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months and with fine which shall not be less than one thousand rupees.
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1. Subs. by Act 68 of 1982, sec. 33, for sections 3J (w.e.f. 1-2-1983).
The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940