INDIA’S WAR ON DRUGS: A HISTORICAL AND LEGAL EXAMINATION OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION

AUTHOR – RANJANA RAJASRI R, ADVOCATE AND INDEPENDENT AUTHOR. Email – ranjanarajasri22@gmail.com

BEST CITATION – RANJANA RAJASRI R, INDIA’S WAR ON DRUGS: A HISTORICAL AND LEGAL EXAMINATION OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (1) OF 2025, PG. 765-780, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

SYNOPSIS:

The study provides a historical perspective on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in India, highlighting the impact of substance overuse and the introduction of drug regulation during British colonization. It covers the objectives and provisions of International Drug Control Conventions and the Sustainable Development Goals aimed at preventing substance misuse and protecting public health. The study also focuses on the development of drug laws in India, the current legal framework, and the role of the Narcotics Control Bureau in drug awareness and prevention. Additionally, it examines the judiciary’s role in combating drug abuse and trafficking, detailing severe penalties under the law. Finally, the study addresses the state’s obligation to protect drug victims and outlines rehabilitation measures, focusing on the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) and initiatives by the government and NGOs.

Keywords: Narcotic drugs- Psychotropic substance -Drug regulation- Prevention and Rehabilitation.