What is the penalty for underage drinking in India?

There is no penalty for consumption of alcohol by minors. Section 77, Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 he who serves drug, tobacco, or any such intoxicating substance or liquor can be sentenced up to 7 years imprisonment and upto 1 lakh rupees fine or both. Punjab Excise Act. read more

There is no penalty for consumption of alcohol by minors. Section 77, Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 he who serves drug, tobacco, or any such intoxicating substance or liquor can be sentenced up to 7 years imprisonment and upto 1 lakh rupees fine or both. read more

Regardless of the specific BAC limit in your state, you can expect to face a number of tough penalties if you are charged with underage DUI. Depending on the laws in your state, even a first-time offender could pay as much as $2,500 in fines, lose his or her driver’s license for 90 days or more, and spend up to a year behind bars. read more

After an extensive internet search, it appears that underage drinking can result in a death sentence for the providers of the alcohol to a minor. read more

"Underage drinking presents an enormous public health issue. Alcohol is the drug of choice among children and young adults. This initiative of a survey on underage drinking in the national capital was to intensify research, evaluation and outreach efforts regarding underage drinking," said Singhal. read more