Understanding the NDPS Act: Drug Offences, IPC/BNS Provisions, and Supreme Court Judgments India has strict laws to fight drug trafficking and illegal drug use, mainly under the NDPS Act, 1985 . But the law also has a human touch —it punishes drug traffickers harshly but gives drug users a chance to recover and reform . 1. Main Law: NDPS Act, 1985 (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act) This law to deal with drug-related offences in India. Important Sections of NDPS Act: Section 8 : Bans production, possession, sale, or use of narcotics (except for medical or scientific use). Section 20 : Punishment for cannabis-related crimes: Small quantity : Up to 1 year jail or ₹10,000 fine. Intermediate quantity : Up to 10 years. Commercial quantity : 10–20 years in jail + fine. Section 21 : Punishment for drugs like heroin, MDMA, LSD, etc. Section 27 : If someone is caught with a small amount for personal use, punishment is lighter. Section 37 : Bail ...
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