A person who has consumed liquor, but not intoxicated, is seen in disorderly behavior- whether it is an offence? /Drunken person found in public vehicle/
Irrespective of the degree of the drunkenness, if the person who consumed liquor is seen in public place in disorderly behavior, he can be punished. But mere presence in public place after consuming liquor is not an offence, he must have been found in an intoxicated manner or rioting condition incapable of looking after himself.
Penalty- imprisonment which may extend up to three years OR with fine not exceeding ten thousand rupees.
Latest Reference - Decision of Kerala High Court by Js N.K.Balakrishnan in Crl MC 3315/2011- Judgment dated 2-12-2011. The Kerala Police Act 2011- section 118(a)
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