India

State-licensed bhang and controlled AYUSH medicines

Cannabis resin and flowering tops remain federally controlled, while cannabis-leaf bhang falls outside the NDPS Act definition and is sold under state excise licences in several states. Cannabis-containing AYUSH medicines require drug controls.

The purchase rule

What consumers need to know

Lawful availability depends on the state and product. A bhang licence does not authorize flower, resin, or an adult-use cannabis dispensary.

Classification, not legal advice.

Cannabis rules change and may differ by region, municipality, product, age, residence, medical status, or licence type. Check the linked regulator before possessing, purchasing, cultivating, or travelling with cannabis.

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