Can Advocates drink liquor in India?

There is no uniformity of law regarding sale and consumption of alcohol in India. The laws varies from state to state. Some state have liquor ban in India such as Bihar, Gujarat, Lakshadweep, Nagaland etc.

Anyone can drink liquor who has drinking licence. There is no discrimination on anyone to drink liquor in India. Advocates also can drink liquor in their home, wine shop, pubs, permit room. Any person of legal age and having licence can consume liquor, beer, wine. No discrimination on the ground of profession.

In Maharashtra to drink liquor you need a permit. To get permit one can apply to the excise department. The drinking licence is issued for a day, a year and lifetime.

The Bombay Prohibition Act, 1949 deals with sale, possession and drinking age. The person who is 25 years old and has permit can legally drink liquor in private space, bars, permit room, in pubs etc. To drink beer the age is 21 years.

Drink in public space is not allowed. The person who is drunk and driving can be arrested and punished under the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.

Some famous brands in India :

Kingfisher Beer

Deshi Daru (देशी दारु)

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