Taxmann’s Law Relating to Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances – 3rd Edition 2025

Taxmann’s Law Relating to Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances – 3rd Edition 2025 is a comprehensive legal treatise that critically examines the law governing narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, controlled chemicals, and related offenses in India. Authored by legal experts and updated with the latest statutory amendments, case laws, and enforcement developments, this edition provides in-depth coverage of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) and its practical application across investigative, prosecutorial, and judicial stages.

This book is essential for practitioners, law enforcement personnel, judicial officers, academicians, and law students who seek a detailed understanding of India’s drug control law. It includes discussions on procedural safeguards, evidentiary requirements, bail conditions, forfeiture of property, international conventions, and the role of specialized agencies like the NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau).

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Analysis of the NDPS Act: Covers all sections of the Act with detailed explanations, illustrations, and relevant commentary based on recent judgments.

• Latest Amendments Included: Updated to reflect legislative changes and judicial pronouncements up to 2025, including shifts in sentencing norms, procedural fairness, and investigation protocols.

• Focus on Procedural and Substantive Law: Provides clarity on arrest, seizure, search procedures, admissibility of confessions, presumption clauses, bail under Section 37, and trial procedures.

• Coverage of Key Case Laws: Incorporates landmark and recent rulings of the Supreme Court and High Courts, including evolving interpretations of personal consumption vs. commercial quantity, and procedural lapses by authorities.

• Chapters on International Law & Enforcement Agencies: Discusses India’s obligations under global drug control treaties, and the functioning of institutions like the NCB, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, and Customs.

• Forfeiture and Confiscation: Explains provisions related to freezing and confiscation of property derived from illicit trafficking, with cross-references to allied legislation.

• Special Topics: Includes a chapter on synthetic drugs, designer substances, the emerging threat of darknet drug trade, and digital surveillance in narcotics cases.

Why This Book is Essential:

• Practical and Courtroom-Ready Resource: Ideal for criminal law practitioners handling NDPS cases, offering real-time insights into how courts interpret key provisions.

• Academic & Professional Utility: Useful for law students, researchers, and professors focusing on criminal law, human rights, and policy analysis.

• Supports Exam Preparation: A valuable reference for judiciary aspirants and candidates preparing for competitive exams with a focus on criminal and special laws.

• Detailed and Updated Commentary: Ensures the reader is aware of both substantive provisions and practical hurdles encountered during enforcement and litigation.

• Authoritative and Trusted Publication: Published by Taxmann, a leading name in legal and tax publications, known for accuracy and comprehensive legal coverage.

Taxmann’s Law Relating to Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances – 3rd Edition 2025 stands as one of the most authoritative resources on narcotics law in India. With its detailed treatment of statutory provisions and focus on real-world enforcement challenges, it serves as an indispensable tool for navigating one of the most complex areas of Indian criminal jurisprudence.