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Jharkhand HC Rules Bhang Not 'Cannabis' Under NDPS Act
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The Jharkhand High Court has ruled that bhang is not considered 'cannabis' under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. This decision has significant implications for the use and sale of bhang in the state.
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Jharkhand HC Rules Bhang Not 'Cannabis' Under NDPS Act
The Jharkhand High Court has delivered a significant judgment on the definition of bhang under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The court has ruled that bhang is not considered 'cannabis' under the Act, which has significant implications for the use and sale of bhang in the state. This decision is seen as a major relief for those involved in the bhang trade, who had been facing prosecution under the NDPS Act. The court's ruling is expected to have far-reaching consequences for the bhang industry in Jharkhand.
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