The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 was enacted with the objective of preventing the misuse of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in India. The Act criminalizes the production, manufacture, trade, possession, and consumption of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The Act also provides for the punishment and rehabilitation of offenders, and the establishment of authorities and courts to enforce the provisions of the Act. The Act is applicable throughout India, and its provisions have been amended from time to time to keep up with changing trends in drug abuse and trafficking.