Penalty for chemist, druggist or apothecary for allowing his premises to be used for purpose of consumption of liquor
Section 87 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deals with penalty for chemist, druggist or apothecary for allowing his premises to be used for purpose of consumption of liquor. A chemist, druggist, apothecary or keeper of a dispensary who allows any liquor, which has not been bona fide medicated for medicinal purposes according to the prescription of a [registered medical practitioner] or any intoxicating drug to be consumed on his business premises by any person, shall, o The Act was enacted on 20 May 1949.
A chemist, druggist, apothecary or keeper of a dispensary who allows any liquor, which has not been bona fide medicated for medicinal purposes according to the prescription of a 1[registered medical practitioner] or any intoxicating drug to be consumed on his business premises by any person, shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to 2[ten thousand rupees] or with both.
Section 87, The Maharashtra Prohibition Act (Act 25 of 1949).
Questions about Section 87
What does Section 87 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act deal with?
Section 87 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act is headed "Penalty for chemist, druggist or apothecary for allowing his premises to be used for purpose of consumption of liquor". A chemist, druggist, apothecary or keeper of a dispensary who allows any liquor, which has not been bona fide medicated for medicinal purposes according to the prescription of a [registered medical practitioner] or any intoxicating drug to be consumed on his business premises by any person, shall, o
How do I find court cases under Section 87 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act?
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When was Section 87 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act enacted?
Section 87 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, cited as Maharashtra Prohibition Act 87, 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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