NDPS Act | 'Magic Mushroom' Classified As Fungi, Not A Scheduled Narcotic Or Psychotropic Substance: Kerala High Court

In a significant judgment by the Kerala High Court, the bail application of a petitioner, who was arrested for possessing magic mushrooms containing psilocybin, has been granted. The petitioner had been in custody for about 90 days, and the case raised important legal questions concerning the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). Case Background: Possession of Magic Mushrooms The petitioner was arrested for possessing 60 grams of dried…