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The Doctrine of Conscious Possession under the NDPS Act and the Passengers’ Defence: A Jurisprudential Analysis of NDPS Bail Litigation
1. Introduction: The Statutory Framework and the Crisis of Presence The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act), stands as one of the most stringent penal s
Quantity Calculation Under NDPS Act: Implications of Supreme Court’s Review for Drug Law Sentencing
Introduction The calculation of narcotic drug quantities under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) represents one of the most contentious and legall
Bail on Humanitarian Grounds in NDPS Case: Rajasthan High Court’s Landmark Ruling
Introduction The evolving landscape of criminal jurisprudence in India has witnessed a significant shift towards a more humanitarian approach to justice, balancing the imperatives
Asset Forfeiture under NDPS Act: Legal Framework for Property Attachment in Drug Trafficking Cases
Introduction The attachment and forfeiture of properties derived from illicit drug trafficking represents a critical component of India’s anti-narcotics enforcement strategy.
Section 52A of the NDPS Act: A Critical Analysis
Introduction Section 52A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, introduced via amendment in 1989, addresses a crucial aspect of drug law enforcement &#
Environmental Impact of Illicit Drug Production and Trafficking
Introduction The illicit drug trade is a global issue with far-reaching environmental consequences. While much attention is given to the social and economic impacts of drug traffic
Mental Health Implications of Stringent Drug Laws
Introduction Stringent drug laws, designed to combat drug abuse and trafficking, often have profound mental health implications for individuals and communities. The rigid legal fra
Effects of Drug Laws on Vulnerable Populations in India
Introduction Drug laws in India, designed to control the use and distribution of controlled substances, have a significant impact on various segments of the population. While these
Punjab and Haryana High Court Condemns Arbitrary Use of Preventive Detention
Introduction: A Landmark Ruling on Civil Liberties The Punjab and Haryana High Court’s landmark judgment in the case of “Sadha Ram @ Bhajna Ram vs State of Haryana and
Manipur High Court’s Interpretation of Section 43 NDPS Act in ‘Chance Recovery’ Cases
Introduction The Manipur High Court recently ruled on the applicability of Section 43 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) in cases of chance reco
