The Delhi government is considering lowering the legal age of drinking beer from 25 to 21, sources said. The proposal was discussed during a high-level review of Delhi's liquor policy this week, sources added.
Here's a look at the other states:
In these states, penalties for violating the legal age may include fines, imprisonment, or both, depending on the local legislation.
States such as Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, and Jammu & Kashmir explicitly prescribe fines or jail terms for underage drinking.
Kerala is the only state under this category. Here, the legal age for alcohol consumption is 23 years under the Abkari Act, 1 of 1077.
Bihar's Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, imposes imprisonment ranging from ten years to life and fines between Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 lakh for violations.
Gujarat, Manipur, and Nagaland also enforce fines or jail terms.
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