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Is it illegal to buy or sell bhang in kerala? Is it necessary to get a


30-May-2024 (In Criminal Law)
In order to start a bhang shop in Kerala do I need a separate state government licence? What is the current law regarding bhang in kerala? If I start a shop is it possible for the state government to create a new law that makes it illegal? Is it illegal to buy bhang golis through courier from northern states for personal use in kerala?
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Answer #1
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No, bhang is not legally permitted in Kerala. While the NDPS Act, 1985 (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act) doesn't explicitly ban bhang, which is made from cannabis leaves, it gives states the authority to regulate its use. States like Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan allow bhang, often for religious or cultural reasons. But Kerala does not have any legal provisions allowing its sale or consumption, including bhang goli (bhang-infused edible tablets). So, even though it might seem like a grey area under national law, in Kerala, it's treated as illegal and buying or consuming it can get you in trouble.

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Answer #2
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Bhang is not legal in India, but a few states widely use it. You cannot start a shop related to bhang under the current Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The NDPS Act restricts the use of charas and ganja, but it does not mention bhang. Bhang is made from cannabis leaves, and planting cannabis is punishable under the NDPS law. However, there is an exception: some states use bhang during cultural and social programs, but this does not make it legal. Usage and transaction of bhang illegal in Kerala.
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