The quantity of alcohol allowed at home in India varies by state. Some states have set limits, while others allow possession of larger amounts of alcohol by obtaining a license. It is important to note that this quantity is for personal use only. If you want to have more alcohol for the party, you will need to obtain a license.
New Delhi: The quantity of liquor kept at home in the country varies from state to state. In some states its quantity has been fixed, while in many states there is freedom to possess more liquor by obtaining a license. This quantity is for personal use only. If you want to have more liquor for the party, you will have to get a license. There are also rules for the purchase, transportation and possession of alcohol. This type of question especially arises when friends are coming home or you are throwing a party at home. Then everyone thinks how much alcohol will be enough. But, keeping more liquor at home than the limit can be costly. Come, let us know here how much liquor you can keep at home without any legal hassle.
Delhi: Delhiites can keep up to 18 liters of liquor (including beer and wine) at home. They cannot possess more than 9 liters of rum, whiskey, vodka or gin. Only one liter of liquor can be taken out of Delhi.
Haryana: Stock limit 6 bottles of local liquor (750 ml each), 18 bottles of IMFL (750 ml each, not more than 6 imported foreign liquor), 12 beer bottles (650 ml), 6 rum bottles (750 ml ), Includes 6 Vodka/Cider/Gin Bottles (750ml) and 12 Wine Bottles.
Punjab: Residents are allowed two bottles of India Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), one case of beer (650 ml per bottle), two bottles of any foreign liquor (1 or 5 litres), two bottles of domestic liquor and one case of brandy. Bottle keeping is allowed.
Uttar Pradesh: The legal limit for foreign alcoholic beverages (both manufactured and imported in India) is 1.5 litres. The limit for wine is 2 liters and for beer it is 6 litres.
Andhra Pradesh: Residents are allowed to possess a maximum of three bottles of India Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) or foreign liquor and a maximum of six bottles of beer without any permit.
Arunachal Pradesh: It is illegal to possess more than 18 liters of IMFL or country liquor without a valid liquor license under the Arunachal Pradesh Excise Act.
West Bengal: Persons above 21 years of age are permitted to purchase and possess a maximum of six bottles of foreign liquor manufactured in India, each containing 750 ml of liquor. Apart from this, they are allowed to possess 18 beer bottles without a license.
Assam: Retail sale limited to 12 bottles of IMFL, 4.5 liters of modified or denatured spirits and 3 bottles (750 ml each) of ‘reputed’ country spirits per person per day.
Goa: Residents are allowed to possess a maximum of 12 bottles of Indian foreign liquor, 24 bottles of beer, 18 bottles of country liquor and 6 bottles each of rectified and denatured spirits.
Himachal Pradesh: People are allowed to possess a maximum of 48 beer bottles and 36 whiskey bottles.
Kerala: The maximum permitted consumption of liquor is 3 liters of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and 6 liters of beer.
Madhya Pradesh: High income individuals can keep up to 100 ‘expensive’ liquor bottles in their home by paying an annual fee.
Maharashtra: You need a license to drink alcohol. You must have a permit to buy, transport, and drink alcohol, both local and imported.
Rajasthan: Citizens are allowed to possess 12 bottles or nine liters of IMFL.
Jammu and Kashmir: Permitted storage includes 12 bottles of India Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) including 750 ml JK Desi Whiskey and 12 beer bottles, each of capacity 650 ml.
Dry States: Liquor is completely banned in prohibition states like Mizoram, Gujarat, Bihar, Nagaland and Lakshadweep. Breaking the law can have serious consequences.
