Section 139: Strengths for sale of Whisky, brandy, rum and gin

Q: What does Section 139 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) deal with?

Section 139 TMPM pertains to "Strengths for sale of Whisky, brandy, rum and gin". It is part of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 139 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs strengths for sale of Whisky, brandy, rum and gin. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 139 TMPM still in force?

Yes, Section 139 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 139 TMPM?

धारा 139 TMPM is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 139 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. Section 139 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs strengths for sale of Whisky, brandy, rum and gin. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 139 TMPM?

Dhara 139 TMPM is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 139 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 139 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs strengths for sale of Whisky, brandy, rum and gin. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 139 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016?

Cite as: "Section 139, The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Model Prison Manual, 2016, § 139 (India).

Law on Tips Editorial Board

- Whisky, brandy and rum shall not be sold by a licensed vendor at a strength other than 250 degree under London Proof and 500 under London proof, and gin shall not be sold at a strength lower than 350 degree under London Proof.