Q1. Under Section 2, what is the definition of “Coca Leaf”?
Answer: The leaf of any plant of the genus Erythroxylum from which cocaine can be extracted.
Q2. Which section of the CNSA 1997 provides the power to call for information from any person during an investigation?
Answer: Section 32
Q3. Under Section 35, if a person is absconding (hiding) from the law, how long must the notice be published before their property can be attached?
Answer: 30 days
Q4. What is the penalty for omission to give information about drug trafficking under Section 10?
Answer: Imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine, or both
Q5. Which specific section deals with the search of females in the CNS Act?
Answer: Section 25 (Mandatory search by a female officer or a female authorized person)
Q6. Under Section 2, “Controlled Delivery” is used to identify persons involved in drug trafficking across which boundaries?
Answer: International, Provincial, or Local boundaries
Q7. Who is the competent authority to appoint the Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) for ANF cases?
Answer: The Federal Government (Section 49)
Q8. What is the minimum rank of an officer allowed to enter and search a place without a warrant in a public place?
Answer: As per Section 21, it is usually an officer not below the rank of Sub-Inspector
Q9. Under Section 54, the National Fund for Control of Drug Abuse is managed by whom?
Answer: The Federal Government (to be used for treatment and education)
Q10. What is the status of proceedings before a Special Court under Section 45?
Answer: They are considered judicial proceedings within the meaning of Sections 193 and 228 of the Pakistan Penal Code