Section48-B
The Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958

Penalty for possession of unused and printed labels, corks etc

In force Act 9 of 1901 As on 15 Oct 2026

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Act 9 of 1901

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Section 48-B of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958 deals with penalty for possession of unused and printed labels, corks etc. Whoever in contravention of the provisions of section 12-A of this Act has in his possession any printed label, cork, capsule or seal or an imitation thereof, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to [one year but shall not be less than three months and with fine which may

Whoever in contravention of the provisions of section 12-A of this Act has in his possession any printed label, cork, capsule or seal or an imitation thereof, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 7[one year but shall not be less than three months and with fine which may extend to three thousand rupees but shall not be less than one thousand rupees.]

Section 48-B, The Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958 (Act 9 of 1901).

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Questions about Section 48-B

What does Section 48-B of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act deal with?

Section 48-B of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act is headed "Penalty for possession of unused and printed labels, corks etc". Whoever in contravention of the provisions of section 12-A of this Act has in his possession any printed label, cork, capsule or seal or an imitation thereof, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to [one year but shall not be less than three months and with fine which may

How do I find court cases under Section 48-B of the Jammu and Kashmir 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: Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act 48-B, section 48-B Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, section 48-B of the Jammu and Kashmir 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 48-B of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 12 (Possession of liquor or intoxicating drugs in excess of quantity prescribed by the Government prohibited), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act enacted?

Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act was enacted in 1901 as Act 9 of 1901. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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