Diverting Codeine Cough Syrup for Intoxication Attracts NDPS Act Even Within Permissible Limits: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has delivered a significant judgment clarifying that the diversion of codeine-based cough syrup for intoxication purposes is an offense under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, even if the codeine concentration in the preparation remains within the permissible limits. The case titled Bhola Prasad v. State of U.P. involved multiple accused persons, including transporters, retailers, and stockists, who were involved in illicit activities…
