Learn more about why Bhang is not legal in India. It’s Holi! Allow the thandai and melody to flow. And there’s bhang for that Holi high both socially and legally permissible.
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These days, one has a variety of choices if they don’t like bhang in their cardamom-flavored thandai. From butter and pastries to cakes and chocolates laced with bhang. Furthermore, we are not discussing hash brownies here. The focus is primarily on bhang.
What is Bhang plant
Marijuana are banned and these are created from the buds and seeds of the same plant. Bhang, which is made from the leaves and stem of the cannabis plant, is legal? Not only is cannabis lawful, but it’s also accepted in society and culture.
Rules and regulations of narcotic drugs
The regulations surrounding cannabis in India reflect the cultural importance of bhang. It is a derivative of the cannabis plant. While substances like hash and marijuana are banned, bhang is widely accepted in society and culture, with legal backing. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985 specifically excludes the seed, fiber, and leaf of the cannabis plant from the definition of “narcotic.” Bhang is typically made from the leaves and stems of the cannabis plant. In a ruling in August 2022, the Karnataka High Court emphasized that bhang is not classified as a prohibited substance under the NDPS Act. Court granted bail to an individual caught with a significant amount of bhang and ganja.
Cultural significance of Bhang
In India, the use of cannabis has strong cultural and societal support. Cannabis has been used for thousands of years in India. The Atharvaveda and other ancient writings mention it. Cannabis is referred to as “bhang” in these scriptures. It is frequently connected to spiritual enlightenment and healing abilities.The cure for immortality, amrita, was among the numerous riches found as the waters churned. According to the scriptures, droplets of amrita dropped on the earth. It provided room for cannabis seedlings to grow where they landed.
