Whitesmann’s Digest of Supreme Court on Narcotics and Drugs Laws (2nd Edition, 2025) is a comprehensive and authoritative legal reference that systematically compiles and analyzes landmark judgments of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India relating to narcotics and drug-related offences. Designed as a ready-to-use practice manual, this volume offers clear, concise, and well-indexed digests of case law governing the interpretation and application of India’s narcotics control framework, particularly under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act).

This updated edition incorporates the latest Supreme Court rulings up to 2025, reflecting evolving judicial thinking on issues such as stringent bail conditions, procedural safeguards, search and seizure compliance, evidentiary standards, confessions, presumptions, sentencing, and proportionality of punishment in narcotics cases. Each judgment is carefully summarized to highlight the ratio decidendi, factual context, and legal principles, enabling quick understanding and effective courtroom application.

The digest offers structured coverage of critical aspects of narcotics law, including registration of offences, investigation procedures, compliance with Sections 42, 43, 50, 52, 57 and other mandatory provisions of the NDPS Act, admissibility of evidence, forensic and sampling requirements, reverse burden of proof, and the scope of judicial discretion in granting bail and sentencing. Special emphasis is placed on Supreme Court interpretations that safeguard constitutional rights, due process, and fair trial standards, while balancing the stringent objectives of narcotics control laws.

Organized thematically and chronologically, the book allows readers to track the development of jurisprudence on narcotics and drugs laws over time. Cross-references and precise headnotes ensure ease of navigation, making the digest a practical tool for identifying precedents relevant to trial strategy, appeals, revisions, and constitutional challenges.

This publication is especially valuable for criminal law practitioners, NDPS special court advocates, public prosecutors, defence counsel, judicial officers, investigating agencies, and law enforcement authorities dealing with drug-related prosecutions. It is equally useful for law students, judicial services aspirants, and researchers seeking a consolidated and reliable source of Supreme Court guidance on narcotics and drugs laws in India.

By bringing together authoritative Supreme Court rulings in a single, accessible volume, Whitesmann’s Digest of Supreme Court on Narcotics and Drugs Laws – 2nd Edition 2025 serves as an indispensable reference for anyone involved in the practice, study, or enforcement of narcotics and drug control laws, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and legal clarity in one of the most complex and stringent areas of criminal jurisprudence.