From Delhi To Mumbai: Here's How Much Liquor You Can Legally Store At Home In India

Imagine this: you're gearing up for a birthday or success party at home. The music's pumping, the snacks are laid out, and you're about to open the first bottle of scotch or whisky or a beer, a question hits you: how much booze can you legally keep at home in India? Don't panic! We're here to demystify the rules and regulations, so you can enjoy your bash without any legal bumps in the road. So, grab a seat, pour yourself a drink (keep it under control), and let's unravel the mysteries of Indian alcohol laws together! and find out how much alcohol you can legally store at home state-wise in India:

Delhi: 

In Delhi, residents can stock up to 18 liters of liquor at home, which includes beer and wine. But when it comes to rum, whisky, vodka, or gin, the limit is capped at 9 liters. And if you're planning a little party elsewhere, you're only allowed to take one liter of alcohol outside Delhi.

Haryana: 

Moving over to Haryana, the limits are quite specific: 6 bottles of local liquor (750 ml each), 18 bottles of IMFL (with a maximum of 6 being imported), 12 beer bottles (650 ml), 6 rum bottles (750 ml), 6 vodka/cider/gin bottles (750 ml), and 12 wine bottles.

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Punjab: 

In Punjab, the rules are a tad stricter: two bottles of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL), a case of beer, two foreign liquor bottles, two domestic liquor bottles, and one bottle of brandy.

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Uttar Pradesh:

Uttar Pradesh keeps it simple: 1.5 liters for foreign alcoholic beverages, 2 liters for wine, and 6 liters for beer.

Andhra Pradesh:

Down in Andhra Pradesh, you can stash three bottles of IMFL or foreign liquor, along with six beer bottles, without needing a permit.

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Arunachal Pradesh: 

But in Arunachal Pradesh, watch out! Without a proper liquor license, you're not allowed more than 18 liters of IMFL or Country Liquor under the Arunachal Pradesh Excise Act.

West Bengal:

West Bengal allows individuals over 21 to purchase and keep six 750 ml bottles of Indian Manufactured Foreign Liquor and up to 18 beer bottles without a license.

Assam:

In Assam, daily retail limits include 12 bottles of IMFL, 4.5 liters of rectified or denatured spirit, and 3 bottles (750 ml each) of "reputed" country spirit per person.

Goa:

Goa residents are permitted 12 IMFL bottles, 24 beer bottles, 18 country liquor bottles, and 6 bottles each of rectified and denatured spirit.

Himachal Pradesh:

Himachal Pradesh residents can possess 48 beer bottles and 36 whisky bottles.

Kerala:

Kerala's alcohol consumption cap stands at 3 liters of IMFL and 6 liters of beer.

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Madhya Pradesh:

Madhya Pradesh offers a unique option: individuals with high incomes can store up to 100 "expensive" alcohol bottles at home for an annual fee.

Maharashtra:

In Maharashtra, alcohol consumption requires a license. Permits are necessary for purchasing, transporting, and consuming both domestic and imported alcoholic beverages.

Rajasthan:

In Rajasthan, residents are allowed to carry up to 12 bottles or nine liters of IMFL.

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Jammu & Kashmir:

In Jammu & Kashmir, permitted storage comprises 12 bottles of IMFL, which even includes the 750 ml JK Desi Whisky, along with 12 beer bottles at 650 ml each.

Dry States:

However, it's a different story in dry states like Mizoram, Gujarat, Bihar, Nagaland, and Lakshadweep, where alcohol is strictly banned. Breaking this law can result in serious consequences.

(Source: ET Now)