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The document provides an overview of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act of 1985 in India. It discusses the evolution of drug laws in India from the Opium Act of 1857 to the NDPS Act of 1985. The key objectives of the NDPS Act are to consolidate and amend laws relating to narcotic drugs and make strict provisions to control operations related to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. It defines various terms related to drugs and substances covered under the act. The act prohibits illicit trafficking and aims to prevent illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances through various means. It establishes authorities like the Narcotics Commissioner to oversee implementation and a consultative committee to advise
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