Penalty for neglect to keep measures, etc
Section 76 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deals with penalty for neglect to keep measures, etc. Whoever, in contravention of the provisions of this Act, rule or regulation or order or condition of any licence, permit or pass granted under this Act,- (a) neglects to supply himself with measures and weights for measuring and weighing any intoxicant or hemp or with instruments for testing the str The Act was enacted on 20 May 1949.
Whoever, in contravention of the provisions of this Act, rule or regulation or order or condition of any licence, permit or pass granted under this Act,-
(a) neglects to supply himself with measures and weights for measuring and weighing any intoxicant or hemp or with instruments for testing the strength of liquor or keep the same in good condition, or
(b) refuses to measure, weigh, or test any intoxicant or hemp in his possession 1[or to have it weighed measured or tested], shall, on conviction, be punished for every such offence with fine which may extend to 2[two thousand rupees].
Section 76, The Maharashtra Prohibition Act (Act 25 of 1949).
Questions about Section 76
What does Section 76 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deal with?
Section 76 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act is headed "Penalty for neglect to keep measures, etc". Whoever, in contravention of the provisions of this Act, rule or regulation or order or condition of any licence, permit or pass granted under this Act,- (a) neglects to supply himself with measures and weights for measuring and weighing any intoxicant or hemp or with instruments for testing the str
How do I find court cases under Section 76 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 76, section 76 Maharashtra Prohibition Act, section 76 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 76 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act enacted?
Section 76 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, cited as Maharashtra Prohibition Act 76, 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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