Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. India law
Cannabis laws in Chenni follow India’s national law. The rules here are set by the broader jurisdiction, and city-level differences are uncommon.
Under the law, recreational and medical cannabis are illegal. In practice, bhang preparations are often tolerated in certain religious contexts. Possession of other cannabis products can lead to penalties.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Not available
- Possession: Illegal (limited traditional exceptions)
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Subject to enforcement risk
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Police seemed to put little effort into enforcing cannabis laws during the period described here. That impression of enforcement should be read alongside the separate Marijuana Laws section.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Guindy Circle was one of the Chennai locations mentioned. Auto-rickshaw drivers across from Le Royal Méridien knew their way through a poorer neighbourhood where the location was difficult to find. Foreign visitors often relied on a driver instead of asking around Guindy themselves, although the area was not considered particularly safe.
T. B. Chetrum, near Kilpauk Cemetery, was another place named in the Chennai accounts.
Marijuana Prices
- Near Guindy, ₹50 bought about 2 g and ₹100 about 4 g.
- Using a driver could at least double those prices.
- Another Chennai price list gave ₹500, ₹200, ₹100, ₹50, ₹25 and ₹10, without specifying the weight of each purchase.
The ₹500 option was rated best in that second list, while the ₹200 and ₹100 options were considered equally good.
Types of Marijuana
Generic homegrown dominated the Guindy account, with very little selection.
More Information
The cheaper flower was described as subpar and full of seeds and stems. Its low price partly made up for the quality.