Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. India law
Cannabis laws in Mumbai 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 were all over Mumbai, particularly at night. Dealers were said to pay them off, and corruption was a recurring theme in the local stories. One encounter even involved a police car outside a hash seller’s place and an officer apparently making a purchase. None of that made an encounter predictable.
In Colaba, street dealing could appear open and hash smoke drifted past, sometimes from taxi drivers. Locals might share a chillum in a side street, even near a police station. Dirty looks from passers-by seemed more common than police intervention in that particular account.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Yari Road in Versova was the spot for Bombay black. Rickshaw or taxi drivers might point it out or take you there. In Colaba, there was Ballard Pier, Regal or the line nearby, where people sometimes approached first.
For Manali, Dadar was better if you had contacts. Other places people mentioned were Carter Road in Bandra and the Khar bylanes. Hash seemed easy to find across the city.
Marijuana Prices
Kashmiri hash was ₹800 for a twelve-gram tola (about US$20 then). Smoother Manala ran ₹1,500 (US$40), sometimes with a free chillum for a bulk buy.
Bombay black cost ₹40–60 a tukdi, enough for two small joints. Quotes for Manali ranged from ₹800 to ₹2,000 depending on quality and who you knew.
Types of Marijuana
Silavati, Manali, Manala and Bombay black.
More Information
Clubs had become strict. At night the beat marshals often checked younger people. Don’t assume Mumbai cops are fools or be rude. There was talk of negotiation in Marathi or Hindi and a ₹500 starting bribe, with threats to take you to the station. That was street lore, not a dependable outcome.