Abstract
Cannabis is one of the oldest psychoactive substances in India and worldwide. Many developed countries like Canada, Netherlands and few states of the USA have legalized the use of recreational cannabis. However, In India, the recreational use of cannabis and its various forms such as ganja, charas, 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 health, social, cultural, economic, and legal aspects with the lessons learnt from other countries that have already legalized recreational cannabis use. It also discusses whether India is prepared for the legalization of recreational cannabis, given the current criminal justice and healthcare systems. The authors conclude that, India is perhaps not enough prepared to legalize cannabis for recreational use. India's existing criminal justice and healthcare systems are overburdened, finding it challenging to control medicinal use, which is often the first contact point for cannabis-related concerns.
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