Introduction
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act which is also referred to as NDPS Act, was enacted in 1983, so far three amendments were made in this Act basically in 1988, 2001 and 2014. It imposed restrictions on certain aspects of drug production, consumption, and transportation. The offences covered under NDPS Act are non bailable, the penalties imposed are severe and the consequences can even lead to death penalties. Property derived from or used in the illegal trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances is also subject to forfeiture. Drug convicts are unable to seek relief through the termination, remission, or commutation of their sentences. Under this Act, Narcotics Control Bureau was established to ease communication and coordination for the purpose of state and central enforcement.
- What are the essentials of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act?
- When was the act enacted and the amendments were made in the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act?
- What is the significance of Psychotropic Substances Convention of 1971 in NDPS Act?
- What are the penalties discussed in NDPS Act?
- Mention the salient features of the NDPS Act?
- Differentiate between narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances?
- Is there any drug control legislation in India available?
- What are your views when it comes to criticism in NDPS Act?
- When was Narcotics Control Bureau established?
- What is the importance of Narcotics Control Bureau with respect to this Act?
- Are the offences under this Act non bailable?
- What do you understand by The National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) with respect to this Act?
- Why was NDPS Act established?
- What are India’s treaty obligations with respect to this Act?
- Under which Essential Narcotic Drugs Restrictions were relaxed?
- What were the reasons to ease restrictions in this Act amendment 2014?
- Is there any relief available to the convicts under this Act?
- What happens to the property of convict under this Act?
- What do you understand by the term ’Opium derivative’?
- What does “small quantity” in this Act as per the precedent laid by supreme court in the case Thankachan v. State of Kerala means?
- Is there any safeguard which is to be followed in this Act, explain with reasons?
- Is it mandatory to comply with section 42 of this Act?
- Which Section of this Act provides for a presumption of guilt against a defendant?
- What are limitations under this Act for granting bail?
- What do you understand by “commercial quantity” in this Act?
- What are your views on seriousness regarding the use of drug in India?
- ‘Narcotic drugs’ and ‘pharmaceutical drugs’ explain the difference between both?
- What do you understand by strict liability ? does it have a relevance in this Act?
- Are there any requirements under this Act with regards to mental intent?
- Which section talks about “intention” in this Act?
- Does this Act follow international convention? State with reasoning?
- Explain the distinction between Possession for personal use and small quantity under NDPS Act?
- Mention a case law regarding dealing with small possession with respect to Section 27 of this Act ?
- What do you understand by deemed supply NSW?
- Is it true that quantity of drug will determine the penalty under this Act?
- Is use of drug in Pharmaceutical preparations permitted under this Act?
- What powers are available to the Central Government to permit, control, and regulate under this Act?
- What are the Penalties for violations involving manufactured drugs and preparations under this Act?
- What is the power of the Central Government in taking steps to prevent and combat narcotics abuse and illicit trafficking, among other things with respect to this Act?
- What is essential drug in this Act?
- Is section 50 of the NDPS Act applicable only in the instances of personal search?
- Does the Forensic report forms the primary structure of a case under this Act?
- What does the term brown sugar mean in context of this Act?
- Differentiate between offence and penalty?
- What do you understand by Indictable offense?
- How many sections are covered under this Act?
- Are there any immunities and safeguards available under this Act?
- Is consumption of drugs bailable under this Act?
- What are the types of licences required under this Act?
- What is psychotropic substance under this Act?
YLCC would like to thank Anam Khan for her valuable insights in this article.
