Section 317: Licensed vendors prohibited to adulterate to cause deterioration of intoxicants

Q: What does Section 317 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) deal with?

Section 317 TMPM pertains to "Licensed vendors prohibited to adulterate to cause deterioration of intoxicants". It is part of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 317 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs licensed vendors prohibited to adulterate to cause deterioration of intoxicants. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 317 TMPM still in force?

Yes, Section 317 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 317 TMPM?

धारा 317 TMPM is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 317 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. Section 317 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs licensed vendors prohibited to adulterate to cause deterioration of intoxicants. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 317 TMPM?

Dhara 317 TMPM is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 317 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 317 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs licensed vendors prohibited to adulterate to cause deterioration of intoxicants. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 317 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016?

Cite as: "Section 317, The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Model Prison Manual, 2016, § 317 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Model Prison Manual, 2016

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 317

Licensed vendors prohibited to adulterate to cause deterioration of intoxicants

- No licensed wholesale or retail vendor shall willfully adulterate or add anything to cause deterioration of any intoxicant sold or kept for sale by him. He shall not sell any intoxicant which he knows to have been adulterated or to have deteriorated and shall not store such intoxicant or permit such intoxicant to be stored on his premises.