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Adverse Effects of Narcotic and Psychoactive Drugs - Drugs, particularly narcotics and psychotropic substances, have significant deleterious impacts on society and individuals, including health hazards, addiction, and social harm. Courts have recognized these effects as hazardous, leading to legal decisions aimed at controlling their use and trafficking Rahul Islam Khan VS State of Madhya Pradesh - Madhya Pradesh, Farooq Ahmad Mir VS State of J&K - Jammu and Kashmir.
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Legal and Regulatory Measures - Judicial authorities have emphasized the importance of strict regulation, including appointing more Drug Inspectors, launching awareness campaigns, and implementing legal provisions under acts like the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, to curb drug consumption and trafficking Manoj Singh Pawar VS State of Uttarakhand - Uttarakhand, SANJAY KHANNA VS DIRECTOR GENERAL FOREIGN TRADE - Delhi.
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Impact on Public Health and Individual Rights - While acknowledging the harmful effects of drugs, courts balance these concerns with individual rights, such as the right to liberty under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. This includes considerations in bail decisions, especially for offenders involved in drug supply, ensuring that measures do not infringe upon personal freedoms unnecessarily Pankaj Sharma VS State of Himachal Pradesh - Himachal Pradesh.
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Medical and Side Effects of Drugs - Certain drugs have well-documented side effects, such as blurred vision, liver damage, hypersensitivity, and neurological issues like retrobulbar neuritis. These adverse effects can be dose-dependent and are contraindicated in specific medical conditions, emphasizing the importance of medical supervision J. K. Dani VS Amrit Lal Yadav - Consumer.
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Psychotropic and Recreational Effects - Many commonly used drugs possess psychotropic properties, including causing panic reactions, depersonalization, schizophrenia, and confusional psychosis. Their hedonic and addictive properties contribute to dependency and social issues Sulaimaa VS State of Kerala - Kerala, Sulaiman VS State of Kerala - Crimes.
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Preventive and Deterrent Measures - The courts and authorities stress the necessity of preventing drug trafficking and abuse due to the harmful effects on health and society. Detention and other preventive measures are justified to stop activities that pose a threat to public health In The Matter Of: Madan Lama VS Narcotics Control Bureau - Delhi.
Analysis and Conclusion: Drugs have profound negative effects on health and society, including addiction, physical harm, and social disruption. Legal frameworks and judicial decisions aim to regulate, control, and prevent drug abuse while balancing individual rights. Medical awareness of side effects underscores the importance of responsible use and regulation to mitigate these adverse impacts.
Search Results for "Effects of Drugs"
2022 0 Supreme(MP) 1611 • India - Madhya Pradesh
ANJULI PALO
Finding of the Court: The court found that due to the adverse effects of narcotic drugs on society, especially the ... Final Decision: The court dismissed the bail application, keeping in mind the adverse effects of narcotic drugs on society ... Ratio Decidendi: The court considered the observations made by the Supreme Court regarding the deleterious effects and deadly ... ; it cause deleterious effects and deadly impact o n the society; they are hazard to the society. ... In view ....
2018 0 Supreme(UK) 227 • India - Uttarakhand
RAJIV SHARMA, LOK PAL SINGH
The court expanded the scope of the petition to address the larger public interest of curbing the consumption of liquor and drugs ... Final Decision: The court issued mandatory directions to address the issue, including the appointment of more Drugs Inspectors ... The State Government is also directed to launch special awareness drives to make the people aware of the ill-effects of drugs on the society. The District Masticate of the district shall be the Nodal Officer to make the citizens aware of the ill-effe....
2014 0 Supreme(HP) 139 • India - Himachal Pradesh
TARLOK SINGH CHAUHAN
It balanced the adverse effects of drugs with the petitioner's right to liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, and ... Narcotic Drugs - Bail - Section 20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 - Summary of Acts and Sections: ... Though the adverse effects of drugs, particularly amongst the school going children cannot be ignored but then the liberty of an individual which is one of the most precious rights under Article 21 of the Constitution of India is also require....
2021 0 Supreme(Del) 483 • India - Delhi
SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD
The harmful effects of drugs on an individual and on the society have been researched extensively and are well known. ... The harmful effects of drugs on an individual and on the society have been researched extensively and are well known. ... The facts reveal that the petitioner is a supplier of drugs and 46 packets of charas were recovered from him. The parameters of granting bail have been laid down by the Supreme Court in a number of cases. In Ram Govind Upadhyay v. ... It is argued that the petitio....
• India - Consumer
Vineeta Rai, Vinay Kumar
and negligence in not taking written consent of Patient before terminating pregnancy, in not informing her about possible side effects ... of drugs/injection given to terminate pregnancy and in not keeping Respondent/Complainant informed of Patient’s critical condition ... ultrasound that Patient required bed rest and conservative treatment—If abortion was indeed imminent or threatened, recording to this effect ... It is well established as per medical literature that the drugs Prostadin injection and cervi prime gel can....
2006 0 Supreme(Del) 327 • India - Delhi
MANMOHAN SARIN
The issues falling for consideration were technical and specialised matters relating to therapeutic value, justification and harmful side effects of drugs as also correctness of the action taken by the Drugs Control Authorities on the basis of advice. ... (supra) was considering question of withdrawal of fixed dose combinations of drugs and withdrawal of licences there for. ... O. 155 (E) came into effect on 3rd february, 2004 i. e. , prior to even the arrival of goods in India. Secondly the relevant da....
• India - Consumer
S.C.VYAS, V.K.PATIL
by the ophthalmologist in performing operation, but was on account of the effect of disease tuberculosis and side effects of drugs, prescribed for its treatment. ... It has been described in the contraindication of this drug that the contraindications are hypersensitivity , optic neuritis, liver damage, susceptibility to epilepsy and side effects of the drug are dose related adverse effect of retrobulbar neuritis of which the first sings are blurred vision and an ... These side effects....
1992 0 Supreme(Ker) 328 • India - Kerala
SANKARAN NAIR
Drugs in common use contain many substances with multiple effects and many of the drugs exert psychotropic, hypnotic, antiemetic and anticonvulsant effects. Such drugs depress intraocular pressure and affect cardiovascular, respiratory and reproductive systems. ... Hedonic properties of these drugs are well known. They precipitate panic reaction, depersonalisation, schizophrenia and confusional psychosis. ... The cumulative effect of all these circumstances, puts the ....
• India - Crimes
SANKARAN NAIR
Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 - Sections 21, 50, 52, 53, 55, 56 & 57 - Provision are mandatory - Appellant convicted ... Drugs in common use contain many substances with multiple effects and many of the drugs exert psychotropic, hypnotic, anti-emetic and anticonvulsant effects. Such drugs depress intraocular pressure and affect cardiovascular, respiratory and reproductive systems. ... Hedonic properties of these drugs are well known, They precipit....
• India - Jammu and Kashmir
SANJEEV KUMAR
The court also emphasized the pernicious and deleterious effects of banned drugs and the need to prevent drug traffickers. ... In the background of the activities, detenu has been continuously indulging in and their pernicious effects on the life and health of the people, detaining authority appears to have arrived at a subjective satisfaction that with a view to preventing detenu from continuing with his activities and committing ... Keeping in view the pernicious and deleterious effect of banned drugs....
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