New Year's Eve: Know Your State's Alcohol Storage Limits & Drinking Age

• Alcohol laws, storage limits, and drinking ages vary significantly by Indian state due to state-governed regulations.
• Several states like Bihar, Gujarat, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Lakshadweep enforce complete alcohol prohibition.
• Storage limits range from 1.5L of spirits in UP to 18L total in Delhi, and up to 100 bottles in MP with a license.
• Legal drinking ages vary from 18 (Goa, HP) to 25 (Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra).
• Ignorance of these state-specific rules can lead to heavy fines or imprisonment, especially during festive periods.

Why It Matters: Alcohol storage and consumption rules vary widely by state; check local laws to avoid penalties.