February 19, 2025

Offences and Penalties NDPS Act

Offences and Penalties NDPS Act

What are the Offences and penalties related to illegal possession of NDPS

 
(a)   Where the narcotic drug or Psychotropic substance possessed or consumed is cocaine. morphine, diacetyl-morphine or any other narcotic drug or any Psychotropic substances:
Imprisonment up to one year or fine or both
 
(b)   Where the narcotic drug or psychotropic substance possessed or consumed other than those mentioned in (a) above:
Imprisonment up to six months or fine or both