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 amended proviso allows for the forfeiture of properties acquired within six years of arrest or issuance of a warrant for an offence under the Act, thereby establishing that the timing of property acquisition is critical in determining legality. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision regarding the confiscation of properties.