Government of J&K
Citizen Centric Services J&K
Yes, for repeat offenders in rare cases.
Yes, punishments are harsher.
Usually 1 year for minor offences.
Yes, if they suspect an offence.
Yes, you can get a lawyer.
Yes, at the time of arrest.
Yes, you cannot be forced to confess.
No, only by female officers.
Yes, in urgent situations.
Yes, if required.
Yes, to police, but not to the court.
Possible but strict conditions apply.
Yes, under Juvenile Justice Act.
Yes, if there is suspicion.
Right to be searched before magistrate/gazetted officer.
Power to issue warrant for search/arrest.
Yes, they have powers.
Not always.
Yes, if linked to the crime.
Evidence may become invalid.
Yes, with approval.
Yes, if used in the crime.
Yes, if linked to drug trade.
It sets strict conditions for bail.
Yes, more easily.
Very difficult, strict conditions apply.
Court must be satisfied accused is not guilty and will not reoffend.
Yes.
Yes.
Rarely, but possible.
Courts may show leniency.
Yes, if chargesheet is not filed on time.
Police, NCB, DRI, Customs.
Yes, special NDPS courts exist.
Usually 15–180 days, depending on the case.
Power to call for information/confessions (but courts restrict use).
No, only to magistrate.
Varies, but NDPS cases are often lengthy.
Yes, based on quantity and role.
Yes, in sensitive cases.
Yes, in Indian courts.
Yes, if court orders.
Yes.
Up to 1 year jail or fine.
Yes, under Section 64A.
It provides immunity if addict volunteers for treatment.
Rehabilitation through govt-approved centres.
Yes, for addicts.
No, it is regulated separately.
Yes, except bhang in some states.
Yes, without medical purpose.
Yes, courts may impose stricter punishment.
Yes, with license.
Central or State Government.
Yes, with authorization.
Yes, under strict rules.
Only if they contain narcotics.
Yes, with license.
Yes, with approval.
They regulate use, possession, and licenses.
Yes, if misused.
Yes, under medical supervision.
Yes, India is a signatory.
India cooperates with UN and other nations.
Yes, if offence is in India.
Yes, under treaties.
Yes, and also face NDPS if brought to India.
A method to track drug consignments.
Mutual assistance in investigations.
Yes, in international waters.
Yes, often connected with PMLA.
Yes, if covered by treaties.
Main central agency for NDPS enforcement.
Yes.
Detecting smuggling of drugs.
Yes, to seize and arrest.
Only in special cases.
Controls local drug-related offences.
Yes, under certain circumstances.
Only if linked to terrorism.
Trial and punishment of offenders.
Yes, in awareness and rehab.
Accused is presumed guilty if drugs found.
Yes, accused must prove innocence.
Presumption of possession of drugs.
Presumption of guilty mind.
Yes, intention is not always required.
Yes, in special cases.
Rarely, but possible.
Detaining suspected traffickers.
Yes, with restrictions.
Rarely, only for minor cases.
They are tried under Juvenile Justice Act.
No, they go to juvenile homes.
Courts may consider circumstances.
Yes, courts often grant bail.
Yes, in juvenile boards.
Yes, if addicted.
Yes, through rehab centres.
Child welfare authorities take over.
Only if involved.
Yes, in many states.
Yes.
Government takes drug-related assets.
Yes, if bought with drug money.
Temporarily stopping transactions.
Yes, both deal with drug money.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes, if proved.
Yes, by the government.
Yes, if evidence supports it.
Accused can challenge.
Yes, evidence may be excluded.
Yes, if proved.
Sometimes.
Yes, it weakens prosecution.
Yes, they can.
Yes.
Not always, but may reduce punishment.
Yes, by independent testing.
Yes, several times.
Allowed medical use of essential narcotics.
Punishes financing and harbouring offenders.
10–20 years imprisonment.
Same as above.
Same as Indians.
Yes, in some cases.
Confession to NCB officers is not admissible.
A digital system to track drugs.
Yes, periodically.
Test seized samples.
In forensic labs.
Proper documentation from seizure to trial.
Forensic Science Lab report on samples.
Usually only govt labs.
Until trial ends.
Only after court permission.
Not mandatory but useful.
A record of search/seizure in presence of witnesses.
Record kept by investigating officer.
Only with license.
Yes, if THC content is low and licensed.
Yes, in some states.
Yes, with license.
Yes, with govt permit.
Yes.
Yes, offences apply.
If knowingly involved.
Yes, law applies equally.
Yes, with prescription.
Cooperate and ask for lawyer.
Yes.
Yes, you have that right.
No.
Case may weaken.
Yes, through bail or quashing petitions.
Cancellation of FIR by High Court.
Yes, in rare cases.
No, serious offences are non-compoundable.
Yes, sometimes.
Yes, across India.
Yes, with approval.
Yes, through awareness.
Yes, regularly.
Yes, in many states.
Sometimes, for addicts.
Yes, same law applies.
Yes.
Spreading awareness and reporting offences.
By avoiding drugs, educating others, and cooperating with authorities.