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sanjay   29 October 2010 at 13:37

NDPS act 1985

hello sir,
this is from the NDPS act:

1. Possession of drugs is in itself an offence under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). It does not matter whether the possession is for personal consumption or for any other purpose. The punishment depends upon the quantity of drugs he / she possesses. However, if he / she is charged with either possession of small quantities of drugs or with consumption of drugs and he voluntarily seeks to undergo medical treatment for de– addiction from a hospital or an institution maintained or recognized by the government or a local authority, he / she shall not be liable for prosecution. This immunity from prosecution may be withdrawn if he / she does not undergo the complete treatment for de–addiction.

and in one of the threads here, i learnt that posession of upto 1000gms of 'ganja' is considered 'small quantity' or 'personal' use.

My question is, In a country like India, where Ganja/cannabis/hemp has been used in both Ayurveda and in preparing Drinks and sweets like Bhang Thandai, Bhang sweets..why doesnt the Act have any special sections describing as to how such cases will be dealt with? Everyone knows that on festivals like holi and maha shivaratri bhang is consumed by people of all ages and also politicians (some i know).

Also, when i read an article like this : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health/For-Holi-and-health-theres-bhang/articleshow/5611390.cms

i wonder why the government allows Media to talk about controlled substances in a way as if its not an offence but it is a part of our 'INDIAN CULTURE"??? this is not just one case, Ganja is considered bad if its described from a narcotic point of view, but is accepted from a 'hindu'/ ayurvedic point of view.. why the bias?

sanjay   29 October 2010 at 13:33

NDPS act 1985

hello sir,
this is from the NDPS act:

1. Possession of drugs is in itself an offence under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). It does not matter whether the possession is for personal consumption or for any other purpose. The punishment depends upon the quantity of drugs he / she possesses. However, if he / she is charged with either possession of small quantities of drugs or with consumption of drugs and he voluntarily seeks to undergo medical treatment for de– addiction from a hospital or an institution maintained or recognized by the government or a local authority, he / she shall not be liable for prosecution. This immunity from prosecution may be withdrawn if he / she does not undergo the complete treatment for de–addiction.

and in one of the threads here, i learnt that posession of upto 1000gms of 'ganja' is considered 'small quantity' or 'personal' use.

My question is, In a country like India, where Ganja/cannabis/hemp has been used in both Ayurveda and in preparing Drinks and sweets like Bhang Thandai, Bhang sweets..why doesnt the Act have any special sections describing as to how such cases will be dealt with? Everyone knows that on festivals like holi and maha shivaratri bhang is consumed by people of all ages and also politicians (some i know).

Also, when i read an article like this : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health/For-Holi-and-health-theres-bhang/articleshow/5611390.cms

i wonder why the government allows Media to talk about controlled substances in a way as if its not an offence but it is a part of our 'INDIAN CULTURE"??? this is not just one case, Ganja is considered bad if its described from a narcotic point of view, but is accepted from a 'hindu'/ ayurvedic point of view.. why the bias?

Kebom Taso   29 October 2010 at 12:34

INDIAN PENAL CODE

WHAT ARE THE SECTIONS UNDER IPC IN WHICH A PERSON ARRESTED HAS TO MOVE BAIL PETITION DIRECTLY TO DISTRICT OR HIGH COURT BUT NOT IN ANY MAGISTRATE COURT.

Anonymous   29 October 2010 at 11:51

House Robbery

Respected All,

As on 11.07.2009 house robbery occured, House Maid Is suspect, Released by Police without informing me? Crime Brach and other police station investigate. All documets and prima facia clearly proves the involvement of Police officers of the police station where I lodge the FIR. Crimr branch officer visited the POC in Oct,2010 as per order by commissioner and confirm the robbery is made by opening door by keys as the IO mentioned in all the documents incl remand report that by breaking the latch thief enetred for robbery. In every document Police offcers try there best to help house maid.

Now my question is to whom I clearly told about the involvement of Police officer in this crime? commissioner of that area or IG or DIG or Home Misnister.

Can rearrest of the accuse is possible? Bcoz it 100% about her involvement in the crime.

Request to suggest.

Anonymous   28 October 2010 at 23:14

Sec 138 NI AND Section 415 read with Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code

A is working for a company B in capacity of Executive director but being paid as a Consultant against submission of montly bills, since March 2008.
Only proof that he is treated as employee is that his presence is recorded along with other staff / workmen.
Company grants Loan - repayable in 30 months - by equal 30 monthly installments.
Due to availability of funds 6 cheques (last 6 cheques) given as security revalidated, for current dates, in February 2010.
Revision of compensation amount requested and agreed. But written agreement not made.
Directors going out of India handover security cheques to A - with MOM that salary of A will be increased and revised schedule of payments will be made for issue of revised Cheque for payment + PDC cheques as security.
A gets hospitalised. Not able to pay two monthly installments.
Company B stops his all due payments demanding refund of full loan.
MOU arrived.
Company B issued cheques to A - in lieu of PAYMENT of his services / hospital bills / other dues.
A issued one cheque equivalent to 6 months installment for payment of loan with the understanding that same will be encashed by Company B after A received credit of cheques issued by company B.
A also issued 11 PDC as a security for refund of balance loan with the understanding that Company B will continue to keep him employed.
Company B fradulantly stopped the payments of cheques handed over to A.
Company also encashed current cheque received from A - going back on verbal promise.
A stopped the payments of security cheques - all 11 cheques - before 15 days from date of 1st cheque becoming due.
A initiated the procedure for Sec 138 NI Act. for bounced cheque.
Questions are:
1. How much timewill be taken - if case is filed within next 30 days?

2. Can case u/s 415 read with 420 if PI filed along with case u/s 138 of NI by A - as the comapny B had malafide intention at the inception - proved by the fact that COMAPNY B encashed the cheque received from A and also stopped payments of cheques issued to A - within 16 hours from time of transaction (EXCHANGE OFCHEQUES)?

3. As A has done stop payments of 11 pdc SECURITY cheques - each per month - whether Company B is entitled too file cases agains A u/s 138 - when payment is stopped for valid reasons - as these payments were not legally enforceable due to non receipt (stop payments of cheques issued by B) of his due payments?

Anonymous   28 October 2010 at 21:37

Disposal of the case/Role of witnesses.

Dear Sirs,

How the witnesses' deposition is considered while disposing or bringing the accused to the book in the case?
There are 3 witnesses & a complainant of a family who have suffered in crime of theft & abuse & threat to life.. If there is no similarity in their evidences on some points,due to slip of tongue or pressure/confusion, how does judge come to a conclusion while booking the culprits?
Please guide.

Anonymous   28 October 2010 at 21:25

Evidence & Cross examination.

Dear Sirs, Please guide.
I am CW 5. As per the complaint I told everything right during my evidence, but in cross exam., I was confused & the point was perceived differently. On the day of crime/theft we were abused/threatened with life this I told in evidence, but in cross exam, it was printed or may be I told ( when paper came for signature) I noticed that it was mentioned that, accused did not abused or threatened us. That was key point. We have one more evidence of witness of a lady is remaining. Out of 4 witnesses 3 are over with both evidence & cross. One witness is remains to be examined.

1.How Important it is?
2.Does this thing going to affect us adversely in the case?
3.Can this be rectified by the last witness?

Please guide.

rajendran   28 October 2010 at 18:56

final report by the police officer

A lodged a complaint regarding his twowheeler theft before the concern Police station. On receipt of the complaint FIR was registered. A filed cliam Petition before the Insurance company. Insurance company directed A to furnish the Final report given by the Police. But the concern Police officer not to take any steps. What are the remedies to A? Whether A can file a Petition before the concern Jurisdiction Magistarate under section 173(8) of Cr.P.C directing the Police officer to file the final report? Is there any other provision available? Related judgements Please sir.

Anonymous   28 October 2010 at 18:28

Recovery process

Dear Experts,
My client avail loan of Rs.300000/- against the goods from a Co. Op Bank in 1999. He was regular customer of bank and pay all the EMI regulraly.In the year of 2000 his business was closed.He has no income source after that and not able to pay the amount of loan so bank file a criminal complaint against him in the year of 2005 and also file a Summary suit in the Year of 2005. Bank get an order in summary case and criminal case is still going on. Now my query is after filing a case in to the police a swell as civil case So shall they ask my client for the payment of money?
Shell they issue notices to my client for the payment of loan?
PLS suggest because they are always follow my client for the payment of loan amount but he has no income source even he is not able to maintain his ruttin life. His wife selling a bengals and the ladies items and eary money for the to survive them selves.By regulaer tourtechring and follow up for payment my client sufferd from Heart Attach two times.Due to complaint file by the bank his all the reputation is going on and he is not in position to go to the out side.
So in this situation what is the legal remedy for me ?
PLS suggest.
Thanks in advance.

vinod bansal   27 October 2010 at 20:52

jurisdiction for 138 NI Act

R/Experts
My client is resident of Rohtak,he received a cheque at Banglore as sale consideration of a vehicle,deal was also done at banglore,lateron cheque was presented for encashment at Rohtak which was bounced,Rohtak court have jurisdiction or not in given circumstances,how i can file complaint at Rohtak,further problem is this accused is a lady so i cannot take a plea that accused lady came here at Rohtak for deal and cheque was given by her at Rohtak.Kindly advice with latest citation of supreme court regarding 138 NI Act if possible so please oblige.Regards