“Beyond Possession: Understanding the Reach of NDPS Law”

India’s stance on drug-related offenses is among the strictest in the world, governed primarily by the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). While many associate the law solely with possession of illegal substances, its reach goes far beyond possession, encompassing aspects of production, trafficking, financing, and even aiding and abetting drug crimes. […]