Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
Chapter VII: .
PENALTIES. |
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| 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 45: Any Excise-officer who—
45. Any Excise-officer who—
For vexations search or seizure.
(a) without reasonable grounds of suspicion searches or causes to be searched any place, or
(b) vexatiously and unnecessarily seizes the moveable property of any person on the pretence of seizing or searching for any article liable to confiscation under this Act, or
(c) vexatiously and unnecessarily arrests any person, or
(d) commits any other excess not required for the execution of his duty,
shall
1881.] Excise. 385
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.
Source: India Code