§2 — Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— [(i) “addict” means a person who has dependence on any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance;] (ii) “Board” means the Central Board of Excise and Customs constituted under the Central Boards of Revenue Act, 1963 (54 of 1963); (iii) “cannabis (hemp)” means— (a) charas, that is, the separated resin, in whatever form, whether crude or purified, obtained from the cannabis plant and also includes concentrated preparation and resin known as hashish oil or liquid hashish; (b) ganja, that is, the flowering or fruiting tops of the cannabis plant (excluding the seeds and leaves when not accompanied by the tops), by whatever name they may be known or designated; and (c) any mixture, with or without any neutral material, of any of the above forms of cannabis or any drink prepared therefrom; (iv) “cannabis plant” means any plant of the genus cannabis; 1. Ins. by Act 2 of 1989, s. 2 (w.e.f. 29-5-1989). 2. Ins. by Act 9 of 2001, s. 2 (w.e.f. 2-10-2001). 3. 14th November, 1985, vide notification No. S.O. 821(E), dated 14th November, 1985, see Gazette of India, Extraordinary,