Caught with minor quantity possession of marijuana

640 votes

Possession of marijuana, even in small quantities, is punishable under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). If no FIR was registered or no formal charges were filed, legal proceedings may not be initiated. However, bribery is an offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act of 1988. You may check with the local police station for any pending cases.

Advocate Ranabir Datta LawRato

792 votes

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Advocate Kalpana Sanap LawRato

773 votes

Based on the information provided, you were caught with a small quantity of marijuana at LTT railway station. In India, possession of a small quantity (for personal use) falls under Section 27 of the NDPS Act, which is a bailable offense with relatively minor penalties. However, since no official FIR, arrest, or charge sheet was filed against you, and you were allowed to leave after the payment, it is unlikely that any legal action will be taken against you. That being said, the police have your details, and while rare, they could initiate action later. If you receive any summons or legal notice, consult a lawyer immediately. For now, I recommend staying cautious and avoiding any illegal substances to prevent future legal complications.

Advocate Kiran Ashok Gangurde LawRato

767 votes

No immediate action, if the police don't formally filed the case the matter may not go any further. sometimes lower quantity of drugs result in police warning or fines. stay calm and be aware, make sure that you haven't missed any legal notices or court summons that might come your way. avoid any further involvement with illegal substances that could lead to legal trouble.

Advocate Jayant Acharekar LawRato

865 votes

Since you were caught with a very small quantity of marijuana at LTT railway station, your case would fall under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. Possession of a small quantity for personal use is punishable under Section 27 of the NDPS Act, which can lead to imprisonment of up to one year, a fine, or both. However, since you were not formally arrested, your concern is whether the police will take any action against you now. If the police had intended to register a case, they would have filed an FIR, seized the substance officially, and taken you into custody. Since they took your details but did not officially charge you, it is unlikely that a case will be registered later. However, your details remain with them, and if they choose, they can file a case later and issue a summons. Bribing a police officer is illegal under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, but since the bribe was paid under duress, it is unlikely that action will be taken on that front. To be cautious, you should keep an eye on whether you receive any summons or notice from the police or court. If you do, seek legal assistance immediately. If nothing happens within a reasonable time, it is unlikely that the matter will proceed further. Let me know if you need assistance.

Advocate Ajinkya Sanjay Gosavi LawRato