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Haryana, India State law

State excise/prohibition overlay — all other crimes under central law

0 verified · 2 possibly — unconfirmed · 0 verification pending

Offences by family

Against the person

Assault (aggravated)

Statute
Central law — see India entry
Official source
Central law — see India entry
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, judicial discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Assault (simple)

Statute
Central law — see India entry
Official source
Central law — see India entry
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, judicial discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Domestic violence

Statute
Central law — see India entry
Official source
Central law — see India entry
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, judicial discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Homicide — manslaughter

Statute
Central law — see India entry
Official source
Central law — see India entry
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, judicial discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Homicide — murder

Statute
Central law — see India entry
Official source
Central law — see India entry
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, judicial discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Sexual offences

Sexual assault / rape

Statute
Central law — see India entry
Official source
Central law — see India entry
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, judicial discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Property

Burglary

Statute
Central law — see India entry
Official source
Central law — see India entry
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, judicial discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Robbery

Statute
Central law — see India entry
Official source
Central law — see India entry
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, judicial discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Theft

Statute
Central law — see India entry
Official source
Central law — see India entry
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, judicial discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Vandalism / criminal damage

Statute
Central law — see India entry
Official source
Central law — see India entry
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, judicial discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Fraud & financial

Fraud

Statute
Central law — see India entry
Official source
Central law — see India entry
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, judicial discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Drugs

Drug possession Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

General — manufacture/collect/possess intoxicant Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
0–3 years
Fine
Fine up to ₹10,00,000

Possession of a working still Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
2–3 years
Fine
Minimum ₹2,00,000

Possession of lahan Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
1–3 years
Fine
Minimum ₹1,00,000

Country liquor, ≤12 bottles of 750 ml Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
6 months–3 years
Fine
Minimum ₹50,000

Country liquor, >12 bottles of 750 ml Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
2–3 years
Fine
Minimum ₹2,00,000

Foreign liquor (Indian-licensed, duty unpaid, ≤10 cases / 90 bulk litres) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
1–3 years
Fine
Minimum ₹1,00,000

Foreign liquor (other illicit) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
2–3 years
Fine
Minimum ₹2,00,000
Statute
Punjab Excise Act, 1914 (as applicable to Haryana), s61(1) as amended 2020
Official source
prsindia.org — Haryana Gazette text as hosted by PRS; needs official re-check
Verification note
Reported range from a non-official reproduction / search excerpt; not yet confirmed against the official gazette or India Code text.
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Quantity beyond stated tiers, priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Drug trafficking / sale Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Sale of intoxicant etc. Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
1–2 years
Fine
Minimum ₹2,00,000 (fine not less than 10× excise duty/consideration fee or the stated fine, whichever is greater)
Statute
Punjab Excise Act, 1914 (as applicable to Haryana), s61(2) as amended 2020
Official source
prsindia.org — Haryana Gazette text as hosted by PRS; needs official re-check
Verification note
Reported range from a non-official reproduction / search excerpt; not yet confirmed against the official gazette or India Code text.
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Quantity beyond stated tiers, priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Weapons

Weapons offences

Statute
Central law — see India entry
Official source
Central law — see India entry
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, judicial discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Traffic & transport

DUI / drink driving

Statute
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, s185 (central) — see India entry
Official source
Central law — see India entry
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, judicial discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Cyber & digital

Cybercrime / hacking

Statute
Central law — see India entry
Official source
Central law — see India entry
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, judicial discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.