Is It Legal to Consume Alcohol in Office Premises in India?

No, generally it is not legally permitted to drink alcohol at your office unless your employer’s policy expressly allows it and relevant laws are complied with.

Most Indian workplaces prohibit alcohol consumption during work hours as misconduct and for safety reasons, and violating these policies can lead to disciplinary action or termination.

The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act lists liquor consumption at work as misconduct under model standing orders.

However, a few states (e.g., Haryana) may allow licensed consumption of low-alcohol beverages in certain large corporate offices under specific excise rules.