CHAPTER-VI OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

Section 46: Penalty for consumption of liquor in public places

The Himachal Pradesh Excise Act, 2011

How current this text is

Authoritative English text as published by India Code for the Government of Himachal Pradesh, with amendments up to H.P. Act No. 10 of 2024, in force from 1 April 2025.

Whoever in contravention of any of the provisions of this Act or of any rule, notification or order made thereunder,-

(a) consumes liquor in any unlicensed public place, or

(b) after consuming liquor at any place creates nuisance in a public place, shall be punishable -

(i) in the case of an offence falling under clause (a), with fine which shall not be less than one thousand rupees and which may extend to five thousand rupees; and

(ii) in the case of offence falling under clause (b), with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months and fine which shall not be less than two thousand rupees and which may extend to ten thousand rupees.

Questions on this section

1 question in 1 of our papers cite Section 46. Try these from the free papers:

1. X is accused of consuming liquor in an unlicensed public place, an offence under Section 46(a) of the Himachal Pradesh Excise Act, 2011 punishable with fine only. Which of the following is correct about cognizance of this offence under Section 55?