JUDGMENT

Aman Chaudhary, J. - This petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR No.28 dated 21.01.2017, under Section 61, Punjab Excise Act, 1914 registered at Police Station Zirakpur Police Post Dhakoli, District SAS Nagar (Mohali).

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner vehemently contended that in view of section 61(A) of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914 (in short, the Act), possession of liquor was no longer offence and only penalty could be imposed for the same. No police officer has authority to register an FIR as the same could only be at the hands of Excise Department which can impose penalty. He further submits that the liquor in question had been purchased after obtaining a valid permit on 19/20.01.2017, vide bill dated 21.01.2017 Annexure P-5, amounting to Rs.63,000/-, as such, there is no violation of the aforementioned Act. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the aforesaid liquor was purchased for the marriage of the nephew of the employer of the petitioner, which was stated to be held on 20.11.2017. After the marriage ceremonies, while the petitioner was returning home, he was apprehended on the way with the left over liquor, which led to