Author Profile

Dr. Satya Pal Singh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Law at MDU Rohtak, where he has been teaching for 15 years. He holds an LL.B degree from MDU Rohtak, an LL.M degree from Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra, a D. Pharmacy degree from PGIMS Rohtak, and a D. Cyber Law degree from Bombay University, Bombay. Dr. Singh has authored a book on the topic “Drug Addiction, Criminal Justice and Human Rights” and has published 30 research articles in reputed national and international journals. He has also presented his research work in 61 national and international seminars and conferences. Dr. Singh’s interest areas in teaching include Hindu Law, Muslim Law, Drug Laws, Intellectual Property Law, Environmental Law, and related subjects. With his vast knowledge and experience in the field of law, Dr. Satya Pal Singh is a highly respected and sought-after academician in the legal community.

About The Book

The Narcotic Drug and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 defines cannabis, cannabis plant, coca derivative, coca leaf, coca plant, controlled substance, manufactured drug, medicinal cannabis, opium, narcotic drug, opium derivative, opium poppy, poppy straw, poppy straw concentrate, psychotropic substance. It has not defined drug in the Act Heroin being an opium is manufactured drug; in the cases it was held that whether a particular substance is drug or not, but it does not solved the question of definition of drug. Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drug and Psychotropic Substances Act 1988 was consolidated to deal with illicit traffic in NDPS since this is a serious threat to the health and welfare of the people and the activities of persons engaged in such illicit traffic. This Act talks about authority, procedure, duty of government, etc. This Act gives Schedule A, B, C. Which deals about “Controlled Substances whose manufacture, distribution, sale, purchase, possession, storage, and consumption”, ‘Schedule B’ talks about “Controlled Substances whose expert from India”, ‘Schedule C’ talks about “Controlled Substances whose import into India is subject to control”.

Table of Contents

Unit-I: Introductory
Unit-II: How Does One Study The Incidence of Drug Addiction and Abuse?
Unit-III: Anagraphic and Social Characteristics of Drug Users
Unit-IV: The International Legal Regime
Unit-V: The Indian Regulatory System
Unit-VI: Human Rights Aspects
Unit-VII: The Role of Community in Combating Drug Addiction
Bibliography
Index