Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence (BP505T) Unit-3 Narcotics & Psychotropic Substances.pptx

This PPT covers the topics Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic substances Act-1985 and Rules: Objectives,
Definitions, Authorities and Officers, Constitution and Functions of narcotic &
Psychotropic Consultative Committee, National Fund for Controlling the Drug
Abuse, Prohibition, Control and Regulation, opium poppy cultivation and production
of poppy straw, manufacture, sale and export of opium, Offences and Penalties.

1. NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES ACT, 1985 AND RULES

2. Overview of Medicinal Drugs Coca, Hemp, and Opium: Medicinal properties Restrictions due to: Habit-forming nature Degenerating effects Societal concerns

3. Legislative Control Over Opium Opium Act in 1857 Objectives: Safeguard public welfare Preserve public health Curtail undesirable social and moral impacts

4. Modern-day Habit-Forming Drugs New additions to restricted list: Heroin Brown sugar Charas Concerning trend: Rising addiction rates globally Proliferation of narcotic drugs and psychotropics

5. Illicit Drug Trade Lucrative business for anti-social entities Surge in smuggling and sale of narcotics and psychotropics

6. Evolution of Drug Laws Existing statutes deemed insufficient: Opium Act, 1857 Opium Act, 1858 Dangerous Drugs Act, 1930 This led to a demand for comprehensive legislation

7. Introduction to NDPS Act, 1985

8. Jurisdiction and Implementation Effective from 14 November 1985 Coverage: Entire India Indian citizens abroad Individuals on ships and aircrafts registered in India

9. OBJECTIVES OF THE NDPS ACT 1. To consolidate and amend the existing laws relating to Narcotic Drugs. 2. To make stringent provisions for controlling and regulating operations 3. To considerably enhance the penalties, particularly for trafficking offenses. 4. To make provisions for implementing International Conventions to which India is a party.

10. Definition of Cannabis (Hemp) Charas: Separated resin from the cannabis plant Ganja: Flowering or fruiting tops of the cannabis plant Mixtures: With or without neutral material or any form of cannabis Note: Cannabis Plant - Any plant of the genus cannabis

11. Definition of Coca Derivative Crude cocaine: Extract from coca leaf Ecgonine and its derivatives Cocaine: Methyl ester of benzoyl-ecgonine and its salts Preparations containing more than 0.1% cocaine

12. Definition of Coca Leaf & Plant Coca Leaf: Leaf of the coca plant, mixtures thereof Exclusions: Preparations containing not more than 0.1% of cocaine Note: Coca Plant - Plant of any species of the genus Erythroxylon

13. Controlled Substance & Illicit Traffic Controlled Substance: Any substance declared by the Central Government Illicit Traffic: Cultivating coca or opium poppy, production, possession, sale, etc. of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances

14. Definitions: Narcotic Drug & Opium Narcotic Drug: Coca leaf, cannabis (hemp), opium straw, and manufactured goods Opium: Coagulated juice of the opium poppy

15. Definition of Opium Derivative Medicinal Opium: Adapted for medicinal use Prepared Opium: Product of opium for smoking Phenanthrene Alkaloids: Morphine, codeine, thebaine, etc. Note: All preparations with more than 0.2% morphine or any diacetyl morphine

16. Definition of Opium Poppy, Poppy Straw, & Concentrate Opium Poppy: Species of Papaver plant Poppy Straw: All parts of the opium poppy after harvesting Poppy Straw Concentrate: Concentration of poppy straw's alkaloids

17. Definition of Psychotropic Substance Any substance, natural or synthetic, specified in the Schedule

18. Authorities and Officers in Narcotic Control

19. Measures by Central Government Co-ordination of actions among various officers and authorities. Fulfilling obligations under International Conventions. Assisting foreign authorities and international organizations. Addressing addiction issues through identification, treatment, education, rehabilitation, and social reintegration. Taking any other necessary measures to combat narcotic abuse and illicit drug trafficking.

20. Central Government Authority The Central Government can constitute an authority for enforcement. The authority operates under Central Government's supervision and control. It exercises powers and functions as if empowered by this Act.

21. Officers of Government The Central Government appoints a Narcotics Commissioner. The Commissioner supervises opium poppy cultivation and performs other designated functions. The Central Government may appoint other officers. Officers are subject to the Central Government's control and direction. The Commissioner can authorize subordinate officers.

22. Officers of State Government State Government appoints officers with designated roles. Officers operate under the State Government's control and direction. They may also follow the direction of other authorities or officers when specified.

23. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Consultative Committee

24. Establishment of the Committee

25. Composition of the Committee

26. Sub-Committees

27. The Consultative Committee assists the Central Government in matters related to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. It ensures expert advice and coordination in administering the Act.

28. National Fund for Control of Drug Abuse

29. Fund Composition

30. Fund Utilization

31. Governing Body

32. Reporting After each financial year, the Central Government must publish a report in the Official Gazette. The report includes: An account of activities financed under section 7A during the financial year A statement of accounts

33. Prohibition, Control, and Regulation Under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act

34. Prohibited Operations Cultivation of coca plants or gathering any part of the coca plant. Cultivation of opium poppy or any cannabis plant. Production, possession, sale, purchase, transportation, and more of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances, except for medical or scientific purposes with proper authorization.

35. Effective Date of Prohibition Prohibition takes effect upon notification by the Central Government in the Official Gazette. Specifies the date of enforcement.

36. Central Government's Powers

37. Central Government's Permits

38. State Government's Powers

39. Cultivation of Opium Poppy and Production of Opium or Poppy Straw

40. NDPS Act Regulations

41. Lambardar Designation

42. Crop Cancellation

43. Opium Production Process

44. Opium Delivery and Classification

45. Suspected Adulteration

46. Price Fixation

47. Manufacture, Sale, and Export of Opium

48. Manufacture of Opium

49. Sale of Opium

50. Permit Process

51. Price Fixation

52. Export of Opium The export of opium is prohibited except when it is on the behalf of the Central Government.

53. OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

54. OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

55. OFFENCES AND PENALTIES