Bill Proposes Death Penalty In Hooch Tragedy Cases in Madhya Pradesh

Over the last nine months, more than 70 people have died after consuming illicit liquor in various parts of the state. The most recent cases took place in Mandsaur and Indore.

A bill proposing stricter punishment up to life imprisonment and death penalty to perpetrators of hooch tragedies was cleared by the Madhya Pradesh cabinet today. Over the last nine months, more than 70 people have died after consuming illicit liquor in various parts of the state. The most recent cases took place in Mandsaur and Indore. The proposed law includes raising the fine in such cases from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh. The Madhya Pradesh Excise Act (Madhya Pradesh Excise Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 will be introduced in the coming monsoon session of Vidhan Sabha. The bill has a provision for punishment mainly for offenses related to spurious liquor.