📘 Decoding The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 | 2025 Edition
✒️ Authored by: Srinivasan Gopal | Language: English | Publisher: Lawmann

The Decoding The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 by Srinivasan Gopal is a comprehensive and practice-oriented commentary on India’s principal legislation dealing with narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. This book provides in-depth analysis of statutory provisions, procedural safeguards, and judicial interpretations, making it an essential guide for practitioners, enforcement agencies, and scholars.

🔍 Key Features:

• ⚖️ Complete Statutory Analysis – section-wise treatment of the NDPS Act, 1985 with amendments up to 2025.

• 🏛️ Judicial Pronouncements – incorporates landmark Supreme Court & High Court rulings on search, seizure, bail, trial, and sentencing.

• 🚨 Procedural Guidance – detailed discussion on investigation, prosecution, burden of proof, evidentiary standards, and special courts under NDPS law.

• 🌐 Contemporary Relevance – covers drug abuse challenges, international obligations, and the balancing of enforcement with human rights.

• 📝 Practical Insights – guidance for lawyers, prosecutors, police officers, and judicial officers handling NDPS cases.

• 🆕 2025 Updated Edition – reflects the latest amendments, government notifications, and case law developments.

🎯 Recommended For:

• Advocates & defence lawyers in NDPS matters

• Judges, prosecutors & judicial officers

• Law enforcement agencies & investigating officers

• Law students & academicians specialising in criminal law

• Libraries & legal institutions maintaining resources on special criminal laws

The 2025 Edition of Decoding The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, authored by Srinivasan Gopal and published by Lawmann, is a definitive, reliable, and practice-focused reference, making it an indispensable tool for mastering the complexities of NDPS law in India.