Death For Toxic Liquor: Madhya Pradesh Assembly Passes 6 Bills In 2 Hours

The bill was proposed by the state government after at least 12 people died after drinking toxic liquor in Mandsaur and Indore last month.

The Madhya Pradesh Assembly, set to meet for a 4-day Monsoon session, was adjourned today without further notice - on just its second day - but not before passing as many as six bills and a supplementary budget in just two hours. The bills were passed amid Opposition uproar over soaring fuel prices and the OBC reservation issue. The Madhya Pradesh Excise (Amendment) Bill prescribing death penalty and life imprisonment in cases related to fatalities caused by consumption of toxic liquor was passed by the Vidhan Sabha. Earlier, there was a provision of imprisonment up to 10 years in such cases. The bill was proposed by the state government after at least 12 people died after drinking toxic liquor in Mandsaur and Indore last month. Apart from the increased punishment, the bill introduces provisions of imposing a fine of Rs 20 lakh on convicts.