Penalty for rendering denatured spirit fit for human consumption

Whoever, --- (a) renders fit for human consumption any spirit, which has been denatured; or

(b) has in his possession any spirit in respect of which he knows, or has reason to believe that any such offence has been committed or that an attempt to commit such an offence has been made;

shall on conviction, be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than Rs. 10,000 but which may extend to Rs. 1,00,000.

Explanation : -- For the purpose of this section, it shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that any spirit which is proved on chemical analysis to contain any quantity or any of the prescribed denaturants, is, or contains, or has been derived from denatured spirit.