Section 40: Penalty for unlawful advertisement

Q: What does Section 40 of The Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (TBPEA) deal with?

Section 40 TBPEA pertains to "Penalty for unlawful advertisement". It is part of the The Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 40 of The Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (TBPEA) prescribes penalty for unlawful advertisement. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 40 TBPEA still in force?

Yes, Section 40 of the The Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 40 TBPEA?

धारा 40 TBPEA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 40 of the The Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. Section 40 of The Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (TBPEA) prescribes penalty for unlawful advertisement. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 40 TBPEA?

Dhara 40 TBPEA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 40 of the The Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 40 of The Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (TBPEA) prescribes penalty for unlawful advertisement. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 40 of The Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016?

Cite as: "Section 40, The Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (TBPEA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, 2016, § 40 (India).

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- Whoever prints, publishes or gives an advertisement directly or indirectly in any media, including films &television, or any social platform soliciting the use of any liquor or intoxicant, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to five years or with fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees, or with both.