Supreme Court on Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (1985-2025)

"Supreme Court on Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (1985–2025)" by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Singh is an authoritative and meticulously curated legal reference covering four decades of judicial interpretation of the NDPS Act. This comprehensive work explores landmark decisions of the Supreme Court and various High Courts of India, making it a vital resource for those navigating the complexities of narcotics law.

Special Focus Areas:

• Acquittal & Bail under the NDPS Act
• Preventive Detention under PITNDPS Act, 1988
• NDPS Trials in Light of New Criminal Laws (BNS/BNSS/BSA)

Key Features:

• Covers NDPS Act cases from 1985 to 2025
• Analysis of bail and acquittal jurisprudence
• Discussion on PITNDPS Act, 1988
• New criminal law perspectives incorporated (2023 reforms)
• Reliable cross-references and source citations for research
• Precise commentary to aid in legal interpretation and case preparation

This book is ideally suited for criminal law practitioners involved in NDPS litigation, legal researchers and scholars seeking in-depth judicial analysis, members of the judiciary and law enforcement requiring authoritative reference material, law students preparing for competitive exams or specializing in narcotics law, and academicians and institutions looking to enrich their understanding of evolving jurisprudence in drug-related offences.

Author's Note

This book decodes the superior courts' verdicts on the NDPS Act, presenting a must-have guide for legal professionals. It strives to balance stringent enforcement provisions with the evolving rights of the accused, while offering analytical commentary on procedural safeguards and judicial trends.

- Dr. Rakesh Kumar Singh