Excise policy: Delhi HC judge Swarana K Sharma refuses to recuse, rejects Kejriwal's pleaJustice Swarana Kanta Sharma rejected pleas for her recusal from the Delhi liquor-policy case. She stated litigants cannot judge judges wit...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
HC grants last opportunity to Arvind Kejriwal on ED’s expunction pleaThe Delhi High Court has given a final chance to Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and others to reply to the Enforcement Directorate's requ...
02 Apr, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Gujarat eases liquor consumption at GIFT city, no permit requiredGujarat's GIFT City has eased alcohol consumption rules for non-residents and foreign nationals. Visitors can now enjoy liquor at designate...
23 Dec, 2025, 12.43 AM IST
Gujarat govt eases liquor rules: Non-Gujaratis, foreigners can drink at GIFT City by showing photo IDGujarat's GIFT City now allows non-residents and foreigners to consume liquor by showing a photo ID. The state government has removed the p...
22 Dec, 2025, 11.00 PM IST
Gujarat govt issues guidelines for liquor law exemption rules in GIFT CityThe licensee shall serve liquor for consumption in the approved "Wine and Dine" facility area only. To get a liquor licence for the "wine a...
31 Dec, 2023, 08.56 AM IST
Delhi govt invites applications for renewal of liquor licences for 2023-24The Delhi government on Tuesday invited applications for the renewal of different kinds of liquor licences for 2023-24 as a new excise poli...
14 Feb, 2023, 10.01 PM IST
Manipur cabinet gives nod to partially lift liquor prohibitionThe alcohol prohibition will be lifted from all the district headquarters including Imphal city, tourist destinations, hotels with at least...
21 Sep, 2022, 10.43 AM IST
Delhi excise policy: Licensed venues won't need separate permit to serve liquor at weddings, partiesThe need for P-10 licence will be replaced by a L-38 licence for one year that will be given on payment of a fee ranging from Rs 5-15 lakh ...
11 Nov, 2021, 06.57 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir High Court orders action against babus for excise policy manipulationWhile the rules envisaged under the policy provided for allotment of permits for only one year, certain clauses were tinkered with by senio...
29 Dec, 2020, 08.43 AM IST
Maharashtra govt allows home delivery of liquor from May 14The Maharashtra government on Tuesday issued guidelines to allow home delivery of alcohol.
13 May, 2020, 09.35 AM IST
Covid-19 impact: Liquor stores may face dry days aheadExisting stock will be exhausted and replenishment could take a month or so.
04 May, 2020, 07.39 AM IST
License not required for serving liquor in private functions: Kerala High CourtCourt said the limit prescribed under the Abkari Act and Rules for possessing the liquor shall not be exceeded and sale of liquor in houses...
23 Jun, 2017, 08.08 PM IST
Maharashtra government mulling permission to keep 12 liquor bottles at homeMaharashtra government is planning to modify rules on liquor consumption including allowing a permit holder to keep 12 bottles of alcohol a...
01 Sep, 2015, 06.27 PM IST
Maharashtra government mulling to allow people to keep 12 liquor bottles at homeState Excise Minister Eknath Khadse said the government is likely to issue a notification next month to modify the existing law in this reg...
01 Sep, 2015, 04.40 PM IST
Christmas, New Year party buffs need Excise Department nodAccording to the department, Excise Intellegence Bureau, headed by the Excise Commissioner, will keep vigil on such parties where booze is ...
22 Dec, 2014, 08.49 PM IST
- Mumbai may allow bars to keep booze flowing till 3am
If a proposal submitted by the excise department is accepted, well over 3,000 bars and permit rooms in the Mumbai-Thane belt will be allowe...
05 Jul, 2011, 04.52 AM IST
- Cheers! The spirit is willing for visitors to Gujarat
They couldn't keep it corked any longer. Gujarat has finally decided to get into the spirit of things, though it's still not bottom's up.
23 Sep, 2003, 07.53 AM IST