Loud shouting between two people on street does not constitute offence under Prohibition Act: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court has ruled that loud shouting between two people on a street does not by itself constitute an offence under the Prohibition Act.

The court's decision clarifies the legal threshold required to establish a violation under the Act, setting aside the mere act of raised voices or argument as insufficient grounds for prosecution.

This judgment provides legal clarity on what constitutes a punishable offence under the statute, potentially affecting similar cases across the state.