In force · As amended up to 2026-08
7. Penalty.— Whoever contravenes any of the provisions of this Act[3] [or the rules made thereunder] shall, on conviction, be punishable—
(a) in the case of the first conviction, with imprisonment which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both;
1. Clause (e) omitted by Act 42 of 1963, s. 2 (w.e.f. 7-12-1963).
2. Subs. by s. 3, ibid., for clause (d) (w.e.f. 17-12-1963).
3. Ins. by s. 4, ibid. (w.e.f. 17-12-1963).
(b) in the case of a subsequent conviction, with imprisonment which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
Source: India Code