Section21A
The Maharashtra Prohibition Act

Alteration of denatured spirituous preparation

In force Act 25 of 1949 As on 28 Oct 2026

Act 25 of 1949 Ministry Govt of Maharashtra Enacted 20 May 1949

Section 21A of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deals with alteration of denatured spirituous preparation. No person shall- (a) alter or attempt to alter any denatured spirituous preparation by dilution with water or by any method whatsoever, with the intention that such preparation may be used for human consumption as an intoxicating liquor; The Act was enacted on 20 May 1949.

1[21A. Alteration of denatured spirituous preparation.- No person shall-

(a) alter or attempt to alter any denatured spirituous preparation by dilution with water or by any method whatsoever, with the intention that such preparation may be used for human consumption as an intoxicating liquor; or br

(b) have in his possession any denatured spirituous preparation in respect of which he knows or has reason to believe that such alteration or attempt has been made.]

Section 21A, The Maharashtra Prohibition Act (Act 25 of 1949).

Questions about Section 21A

What does Section 21A of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deal with?

Section 21A of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act is headed "Alteration of denatured spirituous preparation". [21A. Alteration of denatured spirituous preparation.- No person shall- (a) alter or attempt to alter any denatured spirituous preparation by dilution with water or by any method whatsoever, with the intention that such preparation may be used for human consumption as an intoxicating liquor;

How do I find court cases under Section 21A of the Maharashtra Prohibition 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: Maharashtra Prohibition Act 21A, section 21A Maharashtra Prohibition Act, section 21A of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was Section 21A of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act enacted?

Section 21A of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, cited as Maharashtra Prohibition Act 21A, was enacted on 20 May 1949 as Act 25 of 1949. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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