Evolution of Hemp Culture in India
Selling and smoking Cannabis in India was legal until 1985. On 14 November 1985, the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act, 1985 came into force. As stated by the Act, consumption of cannabis and its derivatives (charas/hashish, bhang and marijuana), which has higher amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is considered illegal while cannabis with THC lower than 0.3% can get legal approval for commercial cultivation from state governments.