How much alcohol can you legally store at home in India?
When friends come over or you're hosting a cozy party at home, the question of how much alcohol to have always comes up. However, it's important to note that having an excessive amount can lead to legal issues. Here's a comprehensive guide on the appropriate amount of liquor you can keep at home without encountering any legal trouble:
In Delhi, individuals are allowed to store a maximum of 18 liters of liquor at home, which includes beer and wine. Additionally, they are permitted to keep up to 9 liters of rum, whisky, vodka, or gin. However, only one liter of alcohol is allowed to be taken outside of Delhi.
Haryana: Stock limits include 6 bottles of local liquor (750 ml each), 18 bottles of IMFL (750 ml each, with no more than 6 being imported foreign liquor), 12 beer bottles (650 ml), 6 rum bottles (750 ml), 6 vodka/cider/gin bottles (750 ml), and 12 wine bottles.
Punjab: Residents can stock two bottles of IMFL, one case of beer (650 ml per bottle), two bottles of any foreign liquor (1 or 5 liters), two domestic liquor bottles, and one bottle of brandy.
Uttar Pradesh: The legal limit is 1.5 liters of foreign alcoholic beverages (both Indian-made and imported). For wine, it's 2 liters, and for beer, it's 6 liters.
Andhra Pradesh: Residents can keep up to three bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) or foreign liquor and up to six beer bottles without a permit.
Arunachal Pradesh: Without a valid liquor license, possession of more than 18 liters of IMFL or Country Liquor is prohibited under the Arunachal Pradesh Excise Act.
West Bengal: Individuals over 21 years old can buy and keep up to six bottles (each 750 ml) of Indian Manufactured Foreign Liquor. Additionally, they can store up to 18 beer bottles without a license.
Assam: Retail sales are limited to 12 bottles of IMFL, 4.5 liters of rectified or denatured spirit, and 3 bottles (750 ml each) of "reputed" country spirit per person daily.
Goa: Residents are allowed a maximum of 12 IMFL bottles, 24 beer bottles, 18 country liquor bottles, and 6 bottles each of rectified and denatured spirit.
Himachal Pradesh: Residents can possess 48 beer bottles and 36 whisky bottles.
Kerala: The maximum permitted alcohol consumption is 3 liters of IMFL and 6 liters of beer.
Madhya Pradesh: For an annual fee, individuals with high incomes can keep up to 100 "expensive" alcohol bottles in their homes.
Maharashtra: A license is required for alcohol consumption. Permits are necessary for purchasing, transporting, and consuming both domestic and imported alcoholic beverages.
Rajasthan: Citizens can carry 12 bottles (or nine liters) of IMFL.
Jammu & Kashmir: Permitted storage includes 12 bottles of IMFL (including 750 ml JK Desi Whisky) and 12 beer bottles (650 ml each).
Dry States: Mizoram, Gujarat, Bihar, Nagaland, and Lakshadweep are dry states where alcohol is completely banned. Violating this law can lead to serious consequences.