Extremely interesting indeed,

Are cases of narcotic drugs;

But even they get horribly boring,

When the arguing advocate bugs…

 

While the utterly monotonous advocates,

Go from bad to worse;

I feel it immensely profitable,

To dedicate to ganja, a verse…

 

Let me tell you earnestly a very vital fact,

Ganja is actually defined in the NDPS Act.

 

It means, of the cannabis plant, the fruiting or flowering tops,

But if you have only seeds or leaves, don’t worry about the cops…

 

In the event you have only its leaves, stalks or seeds,

Seek the protection of s. 2(iii)(b) for your wonderful deeds!

 

The Rajasthan and Kerala High Courts with the definition seem fine,

Even the Hon’ble Supreme Court nodded its approval, in early 2009…

 

But these other things abovementioned, make up the plant of cannabis,

You of course can be punished then, for its cultivation, that is…

 

While for having cannabis (hemp), you shall face a sentence,

The mere possession of Bhang leaves is decidedly not an offence!

 

To the cops – In case you seize alleged ganja for example,

Forget not to send to a chemical analyst, a neatly sealed sample…

 

When your possession of ganja is proved beyond reasonable doubt,

Behind the bars you go vide ss. 8/20 NDPS Act that you did flout…

 

So depressingly bored I was,

Sitting in this courtroom;

My mind was really tortured,

Submerging steadily in gloom…

 

But I am, after this poetic break, so euphoric and full of bliss,

Hell! NOW I know why so many take to cannabis!

 

Student: Manali Gogate

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