The Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

Commercial’s The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (2027 Edition) is a comprehensive legal reference presenting the bare text of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (Act 61 of 1985), along with short comments and relevant supplementary legislation. This edition incorporates the amendment specified on the cover vide S.O. 906(E), dated 18 February 2026, effective from the same date. Published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., the book brings together the principal Act, related rules, orders, and regulatory provisions governing narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, controlled substances, drug-related offences, and the prevention of illicit trafficking in India.

The book provides a consolidated statutory reference for understanding the legal framework governing the manufacture, possession, use, distribution, transport, import, export, and regulation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. It also covers provisions relating to forfeiture of property connected with illicit drug trafficking, regulatory controls over specified substances, and the licensing requirements applicable to the cultivation of opium poppy and other regulated activities.

The content includes the following key legislations, rules, and supplementary materials:

• The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, with relevant amendments

• The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Rules, 1985, including the amendment specified on the cover

• The NDPS (Regulation of Controlled Substances) Order, 1993

• The Appellate Tribunal for Forfeited Property (Procedure) Rules, 1989

• The Appellate Tribunal for Forfeited Property (Conditions of Service of Chairman and Members) Rules, 1989

• The NDPS (Authentication of Documents) Rules, 1992

• The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988

• The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Examination of Documents Produced by Convicts or Addicts) Rules, 1985

• The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Consultative Committee Rules, 1988

• The Illegally Acquired Property (Receipt, Management and Disposal) Rules, 1989

• The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (National Fund for Control of Drug Abuse) Rules, 2006

• The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Seizure, Storage, Sampling and Disposal) Rules, 2022

• The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Regulation of Controlled Substances) Rules, 2022

• Order, 2013, as amended by the notification specified on the cover, relating to the regulation of controlled substances

• General conditions for grant of licence for cultivation of opium poppy and related eligibility requirements

• Specifications of the small and commercial quantity of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, including the amendment specified on the cover

• The Delhi Narcotic Drugs Rules, 1985

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Law students and academicians studying criminal law and narcotics legislation

• Advocates and legal practitioners handling NDPS cases, bail applications, trials, and appeals

• Judicial service aspirants preparing for examinations involving criminal and special laws

• Law enforcement officials and investigating agencies dealing with drug-related offences

• Legal researchers and professionals working on controlled substances, forfeiture proceedings, and regulatory compliance

• Government departments and authorities involved in narcotics control and drug abuse prevention

Whether used for examination preparation, legal research, professional practice, or regulatory reference, the 2027 edition of Commercial’s The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 provides a consolidated resource containing the principal legislation, related rules, regulatory orders, and supplementary materials governing narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in India.