Under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, the term 'ganja' is legally defined as:
- A All parts of the Cannabis plant including leaves and seeds
- B The flowering or fruiting tops of the Cannabis plant, excluding the seeds and leaves when not accompanied by the tops ✓
- C Only the resin extracted from the flowering tops
- D Any preparation containing tetrahydrocannabinol above 10 percent
Correct answer: B. The flowering or fruiting tops of the Cannabis plant, excluding the seeds and leaves when not accompanied by the tops
Explanation
Section 2(iii) of the NDPS Act defines ganja as the flowering or fruiting tops of the Cannabis plant, expressly excluding the seeds and leaves when not accompanied by the tops. Charas is separated resin, whether crude or purified, obtained from the plant, and bhang is a drink prepared from the leaves. This statutory distinction between ganja, charas and bhang is a frequently examined point in Indian examinations.
Reference: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, K.S. Narayan Reddy, 33rd ed.
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