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NDPS Act | Accused Move Karnataka High Court Against Counting 'Non-Drug' Parts Of Cannabis Plant, Packaging In Ganja Quantity
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The single judge bench of Justice M. Nagaprasanna, was hearing two petitions challenging prosecution under the NDPS Act over the weight of seized cannabis.
The petitioners raised a significant interpretive question regarding the definition of 'ganja' under the NDPS Act.
The petitioner's counsel submitted:“…When NDPS Act was formulated, Ganja and its definitions were taken from a botany text book.
It was submitted that "only the fruiting and flowering tops" of the cannabis plant constitute contraband under the NDPS Act as per the aforesaid categorisation.
Also Read: Seeds & Leaves Without Flowering Tops Not 'Ganja' As Per NDPS Act, Rajasthan HCAlso Read: 'Ganja' Seeds, Leaves Not Banned Under NDPS Act: Andhra Pradesh High CourtAlso Read: 'Ganja' Quantity Can't Be Determined Precisely If 'Flower' Is Weighed Along With Leaves, Branches: Delhi High CourtCase Title: Prashant Singh & Anr.