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➡️Legal provisions for drink and drive in India are primarily under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, making it a criminal offense with penalties including fines (up to ₹10,000 for first offense), imprisonment (up to 6 months initially, increasing for repeat offenses), and license suspension or termination, with stricter rules from the 2019 Amendment Act. The legal alcohol limit is low (30mg per 100ml blood or 0.03% BAC).

➡️Section 185, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: Prohibits driving with alcohol in blood exceeding 30mg/100ml or being under the influence of drugs.
Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019: Increased penalties significantly, making it more stringent.
➡️Penalties for First Offense
Imprisonment: Up to 6 months.
Fine: Up to ₹10,000 (as per the 2019 Amendment).
License: Suspension of driving license.
➡️Penalties for Second/Subsequent Offenses (within 3 years).
Imprisonment: Up to 2 years (or even 5 years with stricter interpretations).
Fine: Up to ₹15,000 (or up to ₹20,000 with stricter interpretations).
License: Suspension or termination.