Penalty for rendering denatured spirit fit for human consumption
Section 33 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 deals with penalty for rendering denatured spirit fit for human consumption. Whoever alters or attempts to alter any denatured spirit with the intention to make it fit for human consumption, whether as a beverage or as a medicine, or in any other way and by any other method or has in his possession any spirit in respect of which he knows or has reason to believe that such at
Whoever alters or attempts to alter any denatured spirit with the intention to make it fit for human consumption, whether as a beverage or as a medicine, or in any other way and by any other method or has in his possession any spirit in respect of which he knows or has reason to believe that such attempt has been made, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than ten years but which may extend to imprisonment for life and with fine, which shall not be less than one lakh rupees but which may extend to ten lakh rupees.
Explanation: - "Possession" here means the possession by any family or member of that family and includes the knowledge of possession where any member of a family or the family itself know that such possession is illegal, whether it is in his or her own possession or with some other member of the family.
Section 33, Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Act 20 of 2016).
Questions about Section 33
What does Section 33 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act deal with?
Section 33 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act is headed "Penalty for rendering denatured spirit fit for human consumption". Whoever alters or attempts to alter any denatured spirit with the intention to make it fit for human consumption, whether as a beverage or as a medicine, or in any other way and by any other method or has in his possession any spirit in respect of which he knows or has reason to believe that such at
How do I find court cases under Section 33 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act 33, section 33 Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, section 33 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act enacted?
Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act was enacted in 2016 as Act 20 of 2016. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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