Section 23 of NDPS Act not applies to transport of Indian ganja – SC

Hon’ble SC has held in the case of UOI Vs. Sheo Shambhu Giri that Section 23 of the NDPS Act creates three offences and they are; (i) import into India, (ii) Export out of India; and (iii) Transhipment of any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance. If any one of the three activities is undertaken in  contravention of any one of the provisions of the Act or the Rules made thereunder or in contravention of an order made or condition of licence or permit granted or certificate or authorization issued either under the Act or the Rules. The explanation “tranships” occurring under Secti...