The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949

This book offers an updated and authoritative presentation of The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949, a key statute regulating prohibition, control, and licensing of liquor and intoxicants in Maharashtra. The publication incorporates amendments made up to date and brings together allied rules and control legislation to provide a complete legal framework governing prohibition offences, enforcement powers, and regulatory compliance. Designed as a practical legal reference, the book aids in understanding the statutory objectives of maintaining public order, regulating liquor trade, and enforcing penal consequences for violations under the Act.

Key Features

• Complete text of The Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949 (Act No. XXV of 1949)
• Includes The Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953, updated with notifications up to 24-06-2025
• Coverage of The Maharashtra Molasses (Control) Act
• Detailed statutory provisions on bootlegging and illicit liquor trade
• Legal framework for detention orders and preventive action
• Provisions relating to licensing as an exclusive privilege of the State
• Powers of Magistrates concerning security for good behavior
• Rules governing habitual offenders and repeated offences
• Statutory treatment of prison discipline and infection control
• Practical utility for enforcement, prosecution, and compliance matters

This book is intended for advocates, judicial officers, public prosecutors, and law enforcement officials dealing with prohibition and excise-related offences in Maharashtra.