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The Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958

Persons found drinking in public or any place of worship etc., Penalty

In force Act 9 of 1901 As on 19 Oct 2026

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Act 9 of 1901

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Section 50-A of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958 deals with persons found drinking in public or any place of worship etc., Penalty. [Any person found drinking or attempting to drink liquor in any public place or places of worship or in any place which is used for the purpose of transacting any business other than a premises covered by a licence shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to [six months] or with fine whi

2[Any person found drinking or attempting to drink liquor in any public place or places of worship or in any place which is used for the purpose of transacting any business other than a premises covered by a licence shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to 3[six months] or with fine which may extend to 4[three thousand rupees but not be less than one thousand rupees] or with both.

Section 50-A, The Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958 (Act 9 of 1901).

Questions about Section 50-A

What does Section 50-A of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act deal with?

Section 50-A of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act is headed "Persons found drinking in public or any place of worship etc., Penalty". [Any person found drinking or attempting to drink liquor in any public place or places of worship or in any place which is used for the purpose of transacting any business other than a premises covered by a licence shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to [six months] or with fine whi

How do I find court cases under Section 50-A 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 50-A, section 50-A Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, section 50-A 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.

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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