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Volume 6 Issue 6
November-December 2024
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Section 64a of the NDPS Act: Analysing the Immunity from Prosecution for Drug Addicts and Individuals Charged with Minor Offences
Author(s) | Md. Imran Wahab, IPS |
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Country | India |
Abstract | Section 64A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985 provides immunity from prosecution for drug users charged under Section 27 or involved in minor drug offences, as long as they willingly seek medical treatment for de-addiction at a government hospital. This provision signifies a shift towards prioritizing health rather than criminalization, emphasizing rehabilitative approaches over punitive measures. This paper examines the impact of Section 64A on reducing drug-related harm and the societal stigma of addiction, alongside its goals, challenges, and judicial interpretations. However, its effectiveness is compromised by inconsistent enforcement, insufficient rehabilitation resources, and widespread lack of awareness. Recommendations for enhancement involve elucidating unclear provisions of this regulation, fostering greater sensitivity among the public, law enforcement, and judicial officers, and broadening access to treatment. By bolstering India’s harm reduction approaches, substantial advancements can be achieved in both the legal framework and public health, tackling crucial health challenges and easing the burden on overcrowded prisons, thereby promoting a more equitable and efficient justice system. |
Keywords | Section 64A of the NDPS Act, immunity, rehabilitation, drug addiction, harm reduction, decriminalization, judicial interpretation, law enforcement. |
Field | Sociology > Administration / Law / Management |
Published In | Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024 |
Published On | 2024-11-05 |
Cite This | Section 64a of the NDPS Act: Analysing the Immunity from Prosecution for Drug Addicts and Individuals Charged with Minor Offences - Md. Imran Wahab, IPS - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024. |
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