Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

This edition of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (Act 61 of 1985), as amended up to the latest notifications including SO 1730(E) dated 16-4-2025, presents an authoritative and up-to-date bare act compilation for legal study and practice. Published by Commercial Law Publishers, this 2026 edition provides the exact statutory text of the NDPS Act along with allied rules, orders, and regulations, reproduced as enacted, with short comments for ease of reference. Designed to meet the needs of examination candidates and professionals alike, the book ensures accuracy, clarity, and strict conformity with the current legal framework governing narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in India.

The volume includes the NDPS Act, 1985, along with all relevant subordinate legislation, such as:

• The NDPS Rules, 1985
• The NDPS (Regulation of Controlled Substances) Orders
• The NDPS (Seizure, Storage, Sampling, and Disposal) Rules
• The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in NDPS Act and allied rules
• Rules relating to the forfeiture of property and appellate tribunals
• Provisions on cultivation, licensing, possession limits, and commercial quantities
• Updated notifications, amendments, and statutory instruments issued up to April 2025