Section52
Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016

Penalty for offences not otherwise provided for

In force Act 20 of 2016 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 20 of 2016

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Section 52 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 deals with penalty for offences not otherwise provided for. Whoever does any act in contravention of any of the provisions of this Act or any rule or order made there under and punishment for which has not been otherwise provided for such contravention, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may ext

Whoever does any act in contravention of any of the provisions of this Act or any rule or order made there under and punishment for which has not been otherwise provided for such contravention, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to seven years or with fine which shall not be less than one lakh rupees but which may extend to ten lakh rupees or both.

Section 52, Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (Act 20 of 2016).

Questions about Section 52

What does Section 52 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act deal with?

Section 52 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act is headed "Penalty for offences not otherwise provided for". Whoever does any act in contravention of any of the provisions of this Act or any rule or order made there under and punishment for which has not been otherwise provided for such contravention, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may ext

How do I find court cases under Section 52 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act?

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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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