Cases And Materials On Narcotics Drugs And Psychotropic Substances Act , 1985

Cases & Materials on the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 provides a structured, practice-oriented presentation of the NDPS Act: the consolidated statutory text, a clear timeline of amendments, and carefully selected leading judgments that have shaped interpretation and enforcement. The book groups materials by topic — definitions & scope, cultivation/production, possession/sale/transport, commercial vs. small quantity rules, search & seizure, custodial procedures, bail and non-bailable offences, forfeiture and attachment of proceeds, sentencing and appellate treatment. Each provision is followed by curated case-notes, prosecutorial checklists, model charge-sheets and drafting templates, plus investigation flowcharts and evidentiary tips (forensic sampling, chain-of-custody, expert testimony). Special sections explain the role of enforcement agencies (including the Narcotics Control Bureau and state police), the procedure for attachment/forfeiture of property and statutory safeguards available to accused persons. Updated with post-amendment practice notes and references to the Amendment Acts, this volume is tailored to reduce research time and strengthen courtroom strategy for both prosecution and defence teams.