Section19
The Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022

Substitution of sub-section (3) of section-91 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016

In force Act 171 of 2022 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 171 of 2022

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Section 19 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 deals with substitution of sub-section (3) of section-91 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. Sub-section (3) of Section-91 (Procedure for launching Prosecution) of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 shall be substituted by the following :- "(3) In cases where offences are punishable with death or imprisonment for a term not less than 10 years, he shall, after the investigation, file a r

Sub-section (3) of Section-91 (Procedure for launching Prosecution) of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 shall be substituted by the following :- "(3) In cases where offences are punishable with death or imprisonment for a term not less than 10 years, he shall, after the investigation, file a report within 90 days from the date of the registration of the case. In all other cases, he shall file the report within 60 days from the date of the registration of the case." Jyoti Swaroop Srivastava, Secretary incharge to the Government.

Section 19, The Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2022 (Act 171 of 2022).

Questions about Section 19

What does Section 19 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act deal with?

Section 19 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act is headed "Substitution of sub-section (3) of section-91 of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016". Sub-section (3) of Section-91 (Procedure for launching Prosecution) of Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 shall be substituted by the following :- "(3) In cases where offences are punishable with death or imprisonment for a term not less than 10 years, he shall, after the investigation, file a r

How do I find court cases under Section 19 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 2022 as Act 171 of 2022. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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