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Alcohol Ban in India

Quick points to remember

• Alcohol is banned in India in the states of Gujarat, Bihar and Nagaland.
• Alcohol ban refers to the prohibition of sale and consumption of alcohol in
the boundaries of the states in which it is banned.
• Violating this law is a punishable offence and may even lead to
imprisonment.
• In most of the states in the past, the prohibition of alcohol has been a
failure.

Introduction

In India, alcohol prohibition is enforced in the states of Gujarat, Bihar, Nagaland and
the union territory of Lakshadweep. The Directive principle of state policy
(DPSP)states that “the State shall endeavor to bring about prohibition of the
consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of drugs which
are injurious to health”.

Bihar chief Minister Nitish Kumar imposed a total ban on the Sale of alcohol in Bihar
from 1 April 2016. Sale and consumption of alcohol in hotels, bars clubs or any
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other place is now illegal in Bihar and violation of this law may lead to 5 to 10 years
of imprisonment. The states of Mizoram and Haryana have also imposed alcohol ban
in the past, but later on lifted it. Tamil Nadu also imposed a phased ban on alcohol
in the state in order to attract women voters.

Gujarat is another state where prohibition of alcohol is enforced. It is illegal to
manufacture, store, sell or consume alcohol in Gujarat. However, foreigners and
NRIs can get a 30 day liquor permit.

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