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Alcohol — India
What travelers need to know about alcohol in India. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Get alerted when this changesLawLert pings you if Alcohol law changes in India. Free.Get the free appAlcohol in India: allowed only under specific conditions.
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Each Indian state sets its own alcohol laws; some sell alcohol only for medicinal use or require a liquor permit, a few states (e.g. Gujarat, Bihar) are dry, and legal drinking ages range 18–25.
Penalties for violating state alcohol laws can be harsh (fines/detention).
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