The Excise Act 1881, 22 of 1881, (Rep., Act 12 of 1896)

Section 38

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

Chapter VII: . PENALTIES. | | --- | --- | | For illegally manufacturing spirit or liquor. | 35. Whoever in contravention of section five constructs, works or possesses a distillery, still or brewery, or makes fermented liquor, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to four months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both; | Section 38: Any person who, in contravention of section eleven or of any rule made thereunder, cultivates hemp o 38. Any person who, in contravention of section eleven or of any rule made thereunder, cultivates hemp or prepares any intoxicating drug, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

Source: India Code