Section 8 of NDPS Act, 1985 : Section 8: Prohibition Of Certain Operations

Explanation using Example

Imagine a farmer named Raj who has a piece of land in rural India. He decides to cultivate a crop to earn a living. However, Raj is aware of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, and knows that he cannot legally cultivate certain plants without proper authorization. Despite this knowledge, Raj is tempted to grow cannabis plants because he has heard they can be quite profitable. He thinks about using a small corner of his land to grow cannabis.

Before he can proceed with his plan, a local official informs him that under Section 8 of the NDPS Act, cultivating cannabis plants without a license, permit, or authorization for medical or scientific purposes is illegal. The official explains that if Raj were to cultivate cannabis without meeting these legal requirements, he could face serious legal consequences, including imprisonment and fines.

Raj decides to heed the official's warning and instead chooses to grow a different crop that is not regulated under the NDPS Act. By doing so, he avoids breaking the law and the potential penalties that come with cultivating a prohibited plant.