Gurugram Bars Now Legally Responsible for Preventing Customers from Drunk Driving

Nov 09, 2025 05:31 pm CST

Gurugram police have implemented a new policy holding bars and clubs legally accountable if their customers are caught driving under the influence of alcohol. The directive, issued under Section 168 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, requires establishments to arrange alternative transportation for intoxicated patrons. While authorities aim to reduce the alarming rise in drunk driving fatalities, bar owners express concerns about practical implementation and liability issues, suggesting professional driver services as a more viable solution.