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.
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Response rates from 523 n.a. ( 1187) voters.
39% Yes |
61% No |
30% Yes |
49% No |
8% Yes, for most but not all drugs |
5% No, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana |
1% Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
4% No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
2% No, and increase punishment for drug dealers |
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1% No, we should pass tougher drug laws |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 523 n.a. ( 1187) voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 523 n.a. ( 1187) voters.
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Unique answers from n.a. ( 1187) voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9PS88M35mos5MO
Yes, it should be decriminalized but proactive de-addiction strategy must be devised and executed else it is a pointless thought.
@9K25FSH9mos9MO
No, make drug use (including alcohol and smoking) in any public place illegal but decriminalize drugs for private possession
@96B8WQH2yrs2Y
No but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation and less strict laws for uses of marijuana as it has medical benefits
@942P8MF2yrs2Y
yes, but health centres should exist to help people get rid of addictions
@93RHLMN2yrs2Y
No, but only allow drugs that are specifically prescribed.
@92QJ8LZ3yrs3Y
yes, it should be civil offense if the use is in excess and heavy taxes should be levied
@929DK8M3yrs3Y
only for strictly medicinal purposes
@8Z47GKV3yrs3Y
Yes, but tax heavily on those products.
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