Smt. Heena Kausar vs Competent Authority

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the proviso to Section 68C of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, which was amended by Act No.9 of 2001. The Court held that the amendment clarified the conditions under which properties could be forfeited, specifically stating that properties acquired before six years from the date of arrest or detention cannot be forfeited. The Court upheld the Appellate Tribunal's decision regarding the confiscation of properties, affirming that the appellant's claims regarding jurisdiction were without merit.