Section 40

In force Act 10 of 2010 As on 15 Oct 2026

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Act 10 of 2010 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 40 of the Delhi Excise Act, 2009. Penalty for consumption of liquor in public place Whoever, in contravention of this Act or the rules, notification or order made thereunder- (a) consumes liquor in a public place;

Penalty for consumption of liquor in public place Whoever, in contravention of this Act or the rules, notification or order made thereunder- (a) consumes liquor in a public place;
(b) consumes liquor in public place and creates nuisance;
(c) permits drunkenness or allows assembly of unsocial elements on the premises of liquor establishment, shall be punishable,- SECTION 46 THE DELHI EXCISE ACT. 2009 15 (1) in case of an offence falling under clause (a), with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees;
(2) in case of an offence falling under clause (b), with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months and fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees;
(3) in case of an offence falling under clause (c), with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months and fine up to fifty thousand rupees.
Section 40, The Delhi Excise Act, 2009 (Act 10 of 2010).

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This section refers to

s. 46

Referred to by 1

s. 35

Questions about Section 40

How do I find court cases under Section 40 of the Delhi 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: Delhi Excise Act 2009 40, section 40 Delhi Excise Act 2009, section 40 of the Delhi Excise Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 40 of the Delhi Excise Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 46, so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the Delhi Excise Act enacted?

Delhi Excise Act was enacted in 2010 as Act 10 of 2010. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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