Substitution of section -32 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016

In force Act 8 of 2018 As on 20 Oct 2026

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Act 8 of 2018

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Section 4 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 deals with substitution of section -32 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. Section- 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, shall be substituted by the following :- "32- Presumption as to commission of offence in certain cases .- (1) In prosecution of an offence under this Act, the accused person would have to account for the possession of any liquor, intoxicant,

Section- 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, shall be substituted by the following :- "32- Presumption as to commission of offence in certain cases .- (1) In prosecution of an offence under this Act, the accused person would have to account for the possession of any liquor, intoxicant, material, utensil, implement or apparatus involved in manufacture or storage of such liquor.
(2) In the event of a failure to offer a satisfactory explanation, there shall be a presumption that the accused person is guilty of the commission of such offence, unless proved otherwise.
(3) Where any equipment, machinery, animal, vessel, cart, vehicle, conveyance or any premises are used in the commission of an offence under this Act, and are liable to confiscation and/or liable to be sealed, the owner or occupier thereof would need to account satisfactorily, and in the absence of a satisfactory explanation the presumption that accused person committed the offence shall arise, unless proved otherwise."
Section 4, Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 (Act 8 of 2018).

Questions about Section 4

What does Section 4 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act deal with?

Section 4 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act is headed "Substitution of section -32 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016". Section- 32 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, shall be substituted by the following :- "32- Presumption as to commission of offence in certain cases .- (1) In prosecution of an offence under this Act, the accused person would have to account for the possession of any liquor, intoxicant,

How do I find court cases under Section 4 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act?

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When was the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act enacted?

Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act was enacted in 2018 as Act 8 of 2018. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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