Haryana govt lowers legal age for drinking from 25 to 21 years

The Haryana government on Wednesday lowered the legal age for drinking, buying or selling alcohol from the existing 25 years to 21 in the state.

The Haryana government on Wednesday amended its Excise Act, paving the way for lowering of the legal age for consumption of liquor, its purchase or sale from the existing 25 years to 21 in the state.

In this regard, the Haryana Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was passed by the state Assembly here.