

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) is an authoritative and extensively updated Bare Act with Comments that governs the regulation, control, and prohibition of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in India. Published by Law & Justice Publishing Co., this 2025 edition incorporates all significant amendments, including those introduced by Act 48 of 2021, along with the latest updated Schedules amended by S.O. 578(E), dated 8-2-2024.
This comprehensive volume brings together not only the principal Act but also a wide range of connected Acts, Rules, and subordinate legislation, making it a complete reference for handling NDPS offences, investigations, trials, forfeiture of property, and preventive detention related to drug trafficking.
Designed for criminal law practitioners, prosecutors, judicial officers, enforcement agencies, and law students, this edition is further enriched with important notifications, Supreme Court guidelines, landmark judgments, and legally defined words and phrases, ensuring clarity in interpretation and practical application of the NDPS framework.
Key Highlights
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The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
(Act 61 of 1985) -
As amended by:
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The NDPS (Amendment) Act, 2021
(Act 48 of 2021) -
Updated Schedules
(as amended by S.O. 578(E), dt. 8-2-2024)
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Includes:
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The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988
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The NDPS Rules, 1985, with Schedules
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NDPS (Execution of Bond by Convicts or Addicts) Rules, 1985
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NDPS Consultative Committee Rules, 1988
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Illegally Acquired Property (Receipt, Management and Disposal) Rules, 1989
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Appellate Tribunal for Forfeited Property (Fees) Rules, 1989
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Appellate Tribunal for Forfeited Property (Procedure) Rules, 1989
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NDPS (Authentication of Documents) Rules, 1992
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NDPS (National Fund for Control of Drug Abuse) Rules, 2006
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Other relevant statutory material
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Along with:
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Important Notifications
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Supreme Court Guidelines
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Landmark Judgments
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Words and Phrases – Legally Defined
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Latest 2025 Edition
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Comprehensive coverage for trial, bail, confiscation, and appellate proceedings under NDPS law
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