The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Bill, 1985 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 23 August 1985. It was passed by both the Houses of Parliament and it was assented by the President on 16 September 1985. Under the NDPS Act, it is illegal for a person to produce/manufacture/cultivate, possess, sell, purchase, transport, store, and/or consume any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance.
34% Yes |
66% No |
27% Yes |
53% No |
6% Yes, for most but not all drugs |
7% No, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana |
1% Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
3% No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
1% No, and increase punishment for drug dealers |
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1% No, we should pass tougher drug laws |
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Unique answers from India users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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No, make drug use (including alcohol and smoking) in any public place illegal but decriminalize drugs for private possession
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Should not ban any drugs but should regulates the system, banning is gonna results in aggressive sale and more mafias gonna occure and its regulation means ruls as we have for alchahole
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I think a mix of increase funding and also decriminalising drug use would be better.
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Those drugs which can be used for medical use, should available and govt. Should ensure that it is sold for the medical purpose only.
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