Section 320: Prohibition of sale except for cash and of making free gifts

Q: What does Section 320 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) deal with?

Section 320 TMPM pertains to "Prohibition of sale except for cash and of making free gifts". It is part of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 320 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) prohibits prohibition of sale except for cash and of making free gifts. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 320 TMPM still in force?

Yes, Section 320 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 320 TMPM?

धारा 320 TMPM is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 320 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. Section 320 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) prohibits prohibition of sale except for cash and of making free gifts. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 320 TMPM?

Dhara 320 TMPM is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 320 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 320 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) prohibits prohibition of sale except for cash and of making free gifts. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 320 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016?

Cite as: "Section 320, The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Model Prison Manual, 2016, § 320 (India).

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- No holder of a licence for the retail sale of country liquor, and no holder of a licence for the retail sale of foreign liquor for consumption on the premises shall under such a licence sell such intoxicants on credit or receive any pledge for payment of the price thereof or anything but money in exchange thereof. He is also prohibited from making free gifts of such intoxicants.

Provided that the holder of a club or hotel licence may sell foreign liquor on credit under such a licence to bonafide members of the club or lodgers in the hotel.