Section 27 of NDPS Act, 1985 : Section 27: Punishment For Consumption Of Any Narcotic Drug Or Psychotropic Substance

NDPS Act, 1985

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Explanation using Example

Imagine a college student named Rohit is caught by law enforcement while consuming cocaine at a party. Under Section 27 of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Rohit could face a punishment that includes rigorous imprisonment for up to one year and/or a fine up to twenty thousand rupees, since cocaine is specifically mentioned under clause (a) of this section.

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