Commercial's The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 Bare Act with Short Comments (2027 Edition) – Commercial Law Publishers

OVERVIEW

Commercial's The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 Bare Act with Short Comments (2027 Edition), published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., is a comprehensive and up-to-date statutory guide on narcotics and psychotropic substances law in India.

This updated edition incorporates the latest statutory amendments, including SO 906(E) dated 18-2-2026 (w.e.f. 18-2-2026), alongside essential rules, allied orders, and procedural frameworks. Enhanced with concise short comments, it includes the complete NDPS Rules, Seizure, Storage, Sampling and Disposal Rules, and updated specifications for Small and Commercial Quantities of controlled substances. Designed for criminal defense lawyers, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and judicial aspirants, it serves as an indispensable courtroom manual.

KEY FEATURES

• Publisher: Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Code: N-1).

• Edition: 2027 Edition.

• Knowledge Partner: Lexlegis.ai.

• Latest Amendment: Includes amendment vide SO 906(E), dt. 18-2-2026, w.e.f. 18-2-2026.

• Allied Rules & Orders: Features NDPS Rules, 1985 (as amended vide GSR 889(E), dt. 10-12-2025), Regulation of Controlled Substances Order, 2013 (amended vide SO 1259(E), dt. 11-3-2026), and Delhi Narcotic Drugs Rules, 1985.

• Seizure & Sampling Procedure: Includes NDPS (Seizure, Storage, Sampling and Disposal) Rules, 2022.

• Quantities Specification: Updated table specifying Small Quantity and Commercial Quantity of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (as amended vide SO 1730(E), dt. 16-4-2025).

• Cultivation Conditions: General conditions for grant of license and eligibility for cultivation of opium poppy (dt. 11-9-2025).

WHAT THIS BOOK COVERS

• Full Text of Act 61 of 1985: Complete statutory provisions covering offences, penalties, search, seizure, arrest, and bail conditions under the NDPS Act.

• Allied Rules & Appellate Tribunals: Rules for Appellate Tribunal for Forfeited Property, National Fund for Control of Drugs Abuse Rules 2006, and Illegally Acquired Property Rules.

• Prevention & Control Orders: The Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988, and Regulation of Controlled Substances Order.

• Procedural Mandates: Detailed statutory guidelines on execution of bonds by convicts/addicts, authentication of documents, and fee structures.

WHO SHOULD BUY

• Criminal Defence Advocates & Trial Lawyers: Handling bail applications, trial defense, and appellate proceedings in NDPS cases.

• Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) & Police Personnel: Executing search, seizure, sampling, and drafting investigation reports under statutory compliance.

• Judicial Officers & Special Court Judges: Presiding over NDPS Special Courts and interpreting drug quantity thresholds.

• Law Students & Competitive Exam Aspirants: Studying criminal law, special statutes, and judicial service examinations.

WHY THIS BOOK 

• Updated Statutory Notifications: Integrates all critical 2025 and 2026 notifications, ensuring accurate reliance on current law during court hearings.

• Complete Desk Manual: Combines the principal Act with all relevant rules, local rules (Delhi NDPS Rules), and notification tables in a single compact volume.

• Quick Reference Table: Features clear classification of small and commercial quantities for swift reference during bail arguments.

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Title: Commercial's The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 Bare Act with Short Comments

• Publisher: Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd.

• Edition Year: 2027

• Product Code: N-1

• MRP: ₹ 395.00

• Language: English

• Format: Paperback

BENEFITS

• Facilitates quick identification of small vs. commercial quantities for bail and sentencing arguments.

• Ensures full procedural compliance with sampling and seizure regulations during investigations.

• Eliminates the risk of citing outdated rules or missing critical amendments.

CALL TO ACTION

Stay fully equipped for courtroom arguments and legal practice! Order your copy of Commercial's NDPS Act, 1985 Bare Act (2027 Edition) today!