Section 22 of NDPS Act, 1985 : Section 22: Punishment For Contravention In Relation To Psychotropic Substances

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where a college student named Raj is caught by the local police with a small bag of a substance that is later confirmed to be a psychotropic drug. This drug is listed under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, and Raj does not have a license to possess it. The quantity found in his possession is determined to be below the threshold that the law defines as 'small quantity'.

Under Section 22 of the Act, since Raj was in possession of a small quantity of a psychotropic substance without authorization, he could be facing rigorous imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of up to ten thousand rupees, or both, depending on the court's decision.