Commentary on the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

With Special Emphasis Upon
* Law, Practice & Procedure
* Search & Seizure
* Small Quantity Offences
* Drug Trafficking & Money Laundering
* NDPS Bail Tips
* NDPS Trial Tips
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Description
White Collar Crimes or Socio-economic offences affecting the public at large like smuggling, illicit trafficking and sale of narcotic etc., are of recent origin. Such offences are outcome of illegal acts as committed by unlawful means, in pursuance of personal gain and profit. Drug abuse has now become a universal and growing issue of concern to humanity. The illicit drugs have multiple consequences to health, society and economy. "Narcotic" refers to different types of substances which makes the senses less effective and soothes pain. It refers to heroin, heroin derivatives and their semi- synthetic equivalents. These medications are also refer to as opioid, which is more effective, i.e., vicodin, codeine, morphine, etc. The psychotropic substances are antidotes that influence the functioning of the brain and induce alterations in mood, thoughts, emotions and actions. Alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, marijuana and some medicines for pain are some examples of psychotropic substances. Many illicit narcotic like heroin, LSD, cocaine, and amphetamines are also psychotropic agents that are  offence referred to as psychotropic substances. The NDPS Act of 1985 aimed at to:-
(i) Make stringent provisions for the control and regulation of operations relating to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
(ii) Provide for the forfeiture of property derived from, or used in, illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
(iii) Implement the provisions of the International Conventions on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and for matters incidental thereto.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1   Preliminary
Chapter 2   Authorities and Officers
Chapter 3   National Fund for Control of Drug Abuse
Chapter 4   Prohibition, Control and Regulation
Chapter 5   Offences and Penalties
Chapter 6   Procedure
Chapter 7   Forfeiture of Illegally Acquired Property
Chapter 8   Miscellaneous
Chapter 9   Special Courts and their Trial and Remand Procedure Including with Provisions of Appeal and Revision
Chapter 10 Law of Bails Under the N.D.P.S. Act, 1985
Chapter 11 Bail Tips Under N.D.P.S Act , 1985
Chapter 12 Small Quantity Offences
Chapter 13 Drugs Trafficking and Money Laundering
Chapter 14 Narcotics Trial Tips
Appendices
Notifications
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Author Details
Dr. Rajesh Gupta