Acts, Rules & Notifications

Narcotics Legal Framework - India

Primary Acts

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

1985

Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act - India's primary anti-narcotics law.

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Prevention of Illicit Traffic in NDPS Act, 1988 (PITNDPS)

1988

Provides for preventive detention of persons engaged in illicit traffic of drugs.

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Rules & Orders

NDPS Rules, 2022 (New)

NEW

Latest amended rules

NDPS (Quantity) Notifications

NEW

Definition of small and commercial quantities

S.O No. 453/2018 -Delhi Police

Related Acts

Mental Health Care Act, 2017

Rights of persons with substance use disorders

Customs Act, 1962

Prevention of drug smuggling in import/export

Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002

Action against money laundering linked to drugs

Guidelines & Manuals

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Handbook on Investigation of NDPS Act Cases18.5 MBPDF
DLEA FIELD OFFICERS' HANDBOOK (English)1.1 MBPDF
DLEA FIELD OFFICERS' HANDBOOK in (Hindi)2.4 MBPDF
Courier & Parcels Guidelines - NCB17 MBPDF
REFERENCE MANUAL ON THE PROVISIONS OF NDPS & SAFEMA 4.6 MBPDF
Guidance Booklet - NCB on Disposal of Seized Drugs30.9 MBPDF

Important Notice

Documents provided here are for reference only. For legal matters, please refer to original notifications published in the Gazette of India or consult a legal expert.