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

Section 39

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08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 39: Any person who, in contravention of section twelve, sells any spirit, fermented liquor or intoxicati 39. Any person who, in contravention of section twelve, sells any spirit, fermented liquor or intoxicating drug, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to four months, or with a fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

Source: India Code