Originally posted by: IAmLuvBolly
I have never heard of such laws. How does this even get implemented or monitored? Sounds like it’s very easy for 21-24 year olds to manipulate the situation and get away with drinking hard liquor. At the same time it makes it easier for authorities to abuse this law and their position and arrest anyone under 25 under the false pretense of underage hard drinking.
On topic, Aryan should have known better. But I’m wondering if it’s something he didn’t even think about given that this particular law seems to be very lax for people of his socioeconomic status and groups. I somehow doubt he did this out of sheer arrogance of not caring about the law. Will he get I trouble for it? Idk. This could be seen as that gotcha moment some were waiting for against SRK and his family. On the other hand the drug case became such an embarrassment for the drug agency and law enforcement that they might not even look at this in any capacity. Aryan should be more careful going forward though.
Drinking laws in India are more to appease puritan sentiments than actual law enforcement. In Bombay, it isn't really enforced at all. A havaldar who catches rich kids drinking may take a bribe. It's an abuse of power but that's it.
In Bombay, no one cares. When I was in FYJC in the 90s, plenty would go to clubs and bars and order drinks. There were certain clubs and spots frequented by celebrities and people are nonchalant about it. It's live and let live. Cops get involved only when brawls erupt or people cause a nuisance in the streets. So even though Aryan Khan is a star kid who has been under scrutiny, I don't think he would have seen having a drink at a club would cause him trouble.
Ultimately, it's not enforcable. He can be questioned. But unless the bartender snitches he can safely say he chugged a beer or a myriad of low abv shooters.
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