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

Section 49

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08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 49: Whoever attempts to commit any offence punishable under this Act or abets within the meaning of the 49. Whoever attempts to commit any offence punishable under this Act or abets within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code the commission of any such offence shall be punished with the punishment provided for such offence.

Source: India Code