Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. India law
Cannabis laws in Pune 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
Pune felt more laid-back than Mumbai even though the rules were strict. Dealing could land you in prison. There was talk of ₹50–100 in baksheesh, but that was street advice, not dependable. Be easygoing. I found some officers quick to take offense, especially with foreigners.
People spoke of two or three joints and then “a little less than an ounce” (roughly 28 grams) as if they were the same. Neither is a reliable safe amount.
Marijuana Prices
About ₹50 for ten grams, or ₹250 for a jataak, said to be close to 100 grams.
Kilo orders meant an advance payment, and sometimes the maal was delivered to your home.
Types of Marijuana
Most weed came from Andhra Pradesh, sometimes Karnataka. The good “sattvic” stuff showed up in season, after September when the rains had subsided.
That seasonal weed was said to come from Orissa or Kerala.
More Information
Much of the trade felt family-run. You might deal with older women or men. In town, some sellers were younger and educated.