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In section 5 of the Principal Act, after clause (d) ( ii), of section 5 the following proviso shall be inserted :- of Assam Act XXIII of 1947. "Provided that an accused, who is found on evidence to be a smuggler of opium or a seller of opium, shall not receive a sentence of less than two years' rigorous imprison· · ment and fine." A111endment