Seen drinking in public and got a court hearing letter on the same

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Seen drinking in public and got a court hearing letter on the same

29-Mar-2024 (In Criminal Law)

Someone I know( current age 20) got a government notice today, ( section 68 code of criminal procedure schedule V form 1) 40-A D.EX. ACT He was with a friend, none of them drunk, barely had 3 sips of canned beer and got taken to the police station, what will be the consequences of this, there was no driving/abuse/ not even much drinking but I'm looking for any aid as soon as possible, please thankyou so much

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Advocate Anurag Jangra LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2024-03-29T21:31:10+05:30

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if alcohol in any form is consumed in public place is an offence. notice if have been served then you would be called for answering to that. consequence of this will depend on what act has been done. there are provisions relating to that of fine and punishment also

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Advocate Arinjay Bisht LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2024-03-30T17:42:40+05:30

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You will be summoned to court and required to deposit a nominal amount of five thousand rupees. It's merely a procedural step, nothing to be concerned about. Make sure not to drink again in public place.

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Advocate Rajesh Kumar LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2024-04-03T18:35:32+05:30

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if you are not guilty then you should engage good advocate and contest you case and advocate will prove you right. it would be expensive on you pocket and other options is go before judge addmit you offence and you will be released after paying fine imposed by court.

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Advocate Anubhav Kathuria LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2024-04-07T13:23:49+05:30

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Seek a detailed legal consultation and do brief about the true facts to an advocate. Take hos assistance for the court hearing. An Advocate will be able to help You on this by appearing and representing you before the court. You may connect with better particulars

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