CALL FOR CHAPTERS: BOOK ON NARCOTICS, PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES, AND THE LAW: POLICY, ENFORCEMENT, AND RIGHTS, Last date for submission of the Abstract: 17th October, 2025

Narcotics, Psychotropic Substances, and the Law: Policy, Enforcement, and Rights” is a comprehensive edited volume that examines the legal, regulatory, and socio-legal dimensions of drug control in India and across the globe. The book seeks to provide a holistic understanding of narcotics and psychotropic substances law, covering legislative frameworks, enforcement mechanisms, judicial interpretations, human rights safeguards, and international conventions.

This volume is designed to cater to a wide academic audience, including law students, legal scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and public health experts, offering insights into both doctrinal and contemporary issues. It addresses pressing challenges such as drug trafficking, cyber-enabled narcotics trade, synthetic drugs, and rehabilitation of addicts, while balancing policy objectives, public health concerns, and human rights obligations.

The book also explores comparative perspectives, analyzing how different countries approach narcotics regulation, enforcement, and socio-legal interventions. With contributions from leading experts, the volume aims to be an authoritative resource for understanding, researching, and shaping drug-related law and policy in the 21st century.