Section 12
Onus Of Proof
In case any narcotic drug is found to be in possession of any person or if any evidence is found that cannabis/ marijuana, opium or coca is
being cultivated or had been cultivated in any farm of a person or if any substance that has been partly processed for the manufacture or production of
any narcotic drug or any residue left after such production is found to be in possession of any person, such person shall have to furnish proof to the effect
that he/she has obtained or possessed such substance under this Act or the Rules framed or orders issued hereunder. If he/she fails to do so, he shall, unless
otherwise established, be deemed to have committed an offence punishable under this Act.
being cultivated or had been cultivated in any farm of a person or if any substance that has been partly processed for the manufacture or production of
any narcotic drug or any residue left after such production is found to be in possession of any person, such person shall have to furnish proof to the effect
that he/she has obtained or possessed such substance under this Act or the Rules framed or orders issued hereunder. If he/she fails to do so, he shall, unless
otherwise established, be deemed to have committed an offence punishable under this Act.