What are the two main functions of NCB?
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What are the two main functions of NCB?
The agency is tasked with combating drug trafficking and the use of illegal substances under the provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
What is the meaning of conscious possession?
To give a crude example, if a delivery partner is caught delivering a package containing illegal drugs, he/she will not be held liable for the offence of possession unless it can be proven that there was mental awareness of the illegal drugs or- as the courts have put it- there was “conscious possession”.
What is Section 27 a NDPS Act?
Section 27A states that whoever is financing any activities of cultivation of coca plant or opium or indulging in production, manufacture, possession, sale, purchase, transportation, use or consumption, import and export or deal in any activities pertaining to narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances or harbours any …
What is NCB Upsc?
Narcotics Control Bureau is the drug law enforcement and intelligence agency of India responsible for fighting drug trafficking and the abuse of illegal substances. The Narcotics Control Bureau can be related to the Indian Polity as well as the Internal Security and Health segments of the UPSC Syllabus.
Who is the DG of NCB?
Satya Narayan Pradhan
Satya Narayan Pradhan has been appointed as the Director-General (DG) of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on a deputation till the date of his superannuation on 31st August 2024 or until further orders.
Is possession of drugs a bailable Offence?
As per the heading of S. 37 of NDPS Act, all offences under NDPS Act are non-bailable.
What is small quantity in NDPS Act?
As per the law, in relation to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, a ‘small quantity’ means any quantity lesser than the quantity specified by the Union government. As per the notification, for example, upto 100 gms of cannabis and 1000 g of ganja will count as a ‘small quantity’.
Is consumption of drugs bailable?
37 of NDPS Act, all offences under NDPS Act are non-bailable.
Who is DG of NCB?
How do I become a NCB?
The minimum qualification required to become a Narcotics Officer in India is as follows:
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- The age of candidates age should not be less than 20 years.
- The candidate must hold a graduation degree in any discipline.
- The candidate must be physically and mentally fit.