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History Antiquity Bhang eaters from India c. 1790. Bhang is an edible preparation of cannabis native to the Indian subcontinent.It has been used in food and drink as early as 1000 BCE by Hindus in ancient India.. Bhanga is mentioned in several Indian texts dated before 1000 CE. However, there is philological debate among Sanskrit scholars as to whether this bhanga can be identified with modern

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Possible penalties for marijuana crimes in India. Cannabis became illegal under India's Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act of 1985. The act states that the penalties for cultivation of cannabis can be a sentence of up to ten years imprisonment. For the production, manufacture, possession, sale, transport or import of small

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Bhang (IAST: Bhāṅg) is an edible preparation made from the leaves of the cannabis plant originating from the Indian subcontinent. It has been used in food and drink as early as 1000 BC in ancient India. Bhang is traditionally distributed during the spring festival of Maha Shivaratri and Holi. Bhang is mainly used in bhang shops, which sell the cannabis-infused Indian drinks bhang lassi and

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-teenage-mind/201106/history-cannabis-in-india
Cannabis has a long history in India, veiled in legends and religion. The earliest mention of cannabis has been found in The Vedas, or sacred Hindu texts. These writings may have been compiled as

https://qz.com/1881308/what-is-the-state-of-cannabis-production-in-india
Indian entrepreneurs, sensing boundless opportunities, want to make it a new business. Cannabis is an ancient part of Indian culture. Indian entrepreneurs, sensing boundless opportunities, want to

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/160201-indian-himalayan-cannabis-farm-photos
In the Himalayas of India, small villages thrive by growing cannabis. This is one of them. The village, perched on a mountain at 9,000 feet (2,700 meters), is only reachable on foot. The hike

https://indianexpress.com/article/research/cannabis-in-india-a-rather-long-story-with-its-highs-and-lows-6592020/
In 1894, the government commissioned a most wide-ranging study of cannabis consumption in India, its cultivation, trade, as well as health and societal impact. The Report of the Indian Hemp Drugs Commission, 1894-1895, concluded: "Viewing the subject generally, it may be added that the moderate use of these drugs is the rule, and that the

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/02537176221109272
The use of cannabis has steadily grown in recent years, and more than 200 million people worldwide used cannabis in 2019 alone. 9 It remains the most widely cultivated and trafficked illicit substance worldwide. 10 In India, according to a nationwide survey, 31 million people (2.8% of the total population) reported using cannabis in 2018, and 0.25% (2.5 million) also showed signs of cannabis

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Cannabis, marijuana or ganja as it is commonly known, has a centuries-old history in India. It has grown wild abundantly, has been cultivated, consumed and parts of this versatile plant have been

https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3v33y/un-reclassifying-cannabis-as-less-dangeous-drug-could-help-india-legalisation
UN Reclassification of Cannabis Could Give India's Legalisation Movement a Boost. India voted in favour of rescheduling cannabis as a less dangerous drug, giving hope to weed activists and

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Possession and use of cannabis in India are both illegal, according to India's Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Penalties are relatively severe for those caught with cannabis on their person. If caught with a small quantity of cannabis, the individual may be sentenced to up to one year in prison or a fine of up to 10,000 rupees

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For example, Uttarakhand became the first state in India to allow commercial cultivation of hemp in 2018. Another state law is the Assam Ganja and Bhang Prohibition Act which outlaws the purchase

https://journals.lww.com/ijsp/fulltext/2023/39040/legalization_of_recreational_cannabis__is_india.5.aspx
s, hashish, and its combination is legally prohibited. There have been several discussions and public interest litigations in India regarding the legalization of recreational cannabis use and its benefits. With this background, this article addresses the various implications of legalizing recreational use of cannabis, a multibillion dollar market and its impact on mental health, physical

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/02537176221109272
research, India, marijuana C annabis is one of the most widely used psychoactive substances. It has a rich history spanning thou-sands of years and varying representa-tions throughout human civilization. Cannabis is mainly associated with three species of flowering plants belonging to the canabenaceae family, namely sativa, indica, and

https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20200928-should-india-make-cannabis-legal-1723088-2020-09-19
Samples of marijuana in India frequently reveal a higher level of THC, which gives the drug its high, and lowered levels of CBD or cannabidiol, which counters the effect of THC when the drug is consumed. A 2016 study in the National Centre for Biotechnology Information showed that out of 36,000 samples of illegal cannabis from around the world

https://qz.com/india/1902020/how-did-weed-hash-become-illegal-in-india-but-not-bhaang
Weed is everywhere. By the government's own estimates (pdf), 31 million people in India—about 2.8% of its population—have reported having used some form of cannabis in 2018. A study by Seedo

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-16-8822-5_15
Abstract. Historically, India has continued to produce and use Cannabis for medicinal, nutritional, spiritual-religious, and socio-cultural purposes, as documented in ancient Indian literature. Furthermore, various indigenous medicinal practices unique to India, such as the Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani, indicate wide use of Cannabis in treating

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The landrace cannabis strains in India offer a diverse range of effects, depending on their subspecies: sativa, indica, spontaneous hybrids, and ruderalis. Each type has unique characteristics that influence their psychoactive and therapeutic effects. Effects of Indian Sativas. Indian sativa strains are known for their stimulating and cerebral

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India, known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes, has long been associated with cannabis consumption. With a deep-rooted history and cultural acceptance of the plant, there are numerous stoner-friendly destinations across the country that offer a unique experience for cannabis enthusiasts. In this blog post, we will embark on

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/readersblog/lawpedia/is-weed-or-marijuana-legal-in-india-50397/
The central law that deals with cannabis (weed or marijuana) in India is the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (1). However, different states have their own laws relating to

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8963599/
Introduction. Marijuana is one of the most used illicit psychoactive substances in India and the world.[] The current trends indicate rising prevalence rates of marijuana use and marijuana-related hospitalizations, especially in young adults.[] The increase in the use is further substantiated by the legalization of marijuana use in many countries.[]

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10011848/
Historical and Sociocultural Underpinnings of Cannabis use in India. The history of cannabis use is rooted in the Asian subcontinent. The indigenous strain of Cannabis indica has been growing freely along the Himalayan foothills and adjacent plains of India for centuries. 8, 15 The use of cannabis is a significant part of the religious lives of Hindus from mostly India and Nepal, and it has

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The medical marijuana farm owned and operated by Qualla Enterprises, LLC sits on a piece of land with a clear view of the Great Smoky Mountains. The Cherokee tribal council on Thursday, June 6

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Love has the inborn strength to weed out the seedlings of hatred. By Nirupama Dutt. Jun 16, 2024 08:10 AM IST. Bashir Badr, 89, who shone like a star for decades, was a regular at Chandigarh and

https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/04/12/a-short-history-of-india-in-eight-maps
India, Hindi (the language), Hindu (a follower of the religion) and Hindustan (the country) all take their name from the Indus, the mighty river that flows from the Himalayas into the Arabian Sea.

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13 June, 2024 10:46 pm IST. Bhadohi (UP), Jun 13 (PTI) A bride refused to marry her groom allegedly after she found him abusing in an inebriated state and smoking marijuana during the marriage function, police said on Thursday. The people of the bride's side held the groom, Tehsildar Gautam, his father Jaiprakash and grandfather Meva Lal

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Follow Us : Bhadohi (UP): A bride refused to marry her groom allegedly after she found him abusing in an inebriated state and smoking marijuana during the marriage function, police said on