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

Section 41

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08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 41: Any person who possesses any spirit, liquor or drug, in contravention of section twenty-one or secti 41. Any person who possesses any spirit, liquor or drug, in contravention of section twenty-one or section twenty-two, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both; and the spirit, liquor or drug, together with any vessels, packages and coverings in which it is contained, and any animals and conveyances used in carrying it, shall be liable to confiscation.

Source: India Code