Offences and Penalties in Opium Cultivation, Manufacture, Sale, and Export

The illegal cultivation, manufacture, sale, and export of opium are subject to severe penalties under both international and national laws. The regulations surrounding these activities aim to prevent the illicit production and trafficking of opium, which can fuel drug abuse and organized crime. Governments enforce stringent penalties to deter unauthorized …

Prohibition, Control, and Regulation of Opium Poppy Cultivation and Production of Poppy Straw

The cultivation of opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) and the production of poppy straw are strictly regulated globally due to the plant’s potential for narcotic substance production, especially opiates like morphine, codeine, and thebaine. These substances are crucial in medicine but also have high potential for abuse. The legal framework surrounding …

Medicinal and Toilet Preparations (Excise Duties) Act, 1955

The Medicinal and Toilet Preparations (Excise Duties) Act, 1955, is an Indian legislation that regulates the levy and collection of excise duties on medicinal and toilet preparations containing alcohol, narcotic drugs, or other psychotropic substances. This Act ensures that these preparations are manufactured, transported, and sold under proper supervision, thereby …

Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in India

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act is a comprehensive legislation in India that aims to regulate and control operations relating to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Enacted in 1985, the NDPS Act addresses issues related to drug abuse, trafficking, and the illegal production and cultivation of narcotic substances. …

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