Public consumption of alcohol kerala

1. Courts permits  the accused to plead guilty and usually impose only fine ( Rs 2000 to 3000 ) and some courts even permits to plead guilty in the absense of the accused.

2. You can contest the case but it will take minimum two years for the disposal of the case.

15C. Consumption of liquor in public places.- No person shall consume liquor in any public place unless consumption of liquor in any such place is permitted under a licence granted by the Commissioner.

Explanation I:- For the purpose of this section, “Public place” means any street, Court, Police Station [or other public office or any club] or any place of public amusement or resort or on board any passenger boat or vessel or any public passenger vehicle, or a dining or refreshment room in a restaurant, hotel, rest-house, travellers' bungalow or tourists' bungalow where different individuals or groups of persons consume food, but shall not include any private residential room.

Explanation II:- For the purpose of Explanation I, “public passenger vehicle” means a vehicle used for carrying passengers for hire or reward other than a vehicle which carries passengers for hire or reward under a contract, express or implied for the use of the vehicle as a whole at or for a fixed or agreed rate or sum.”

Punishment   Section 63- may extend to five thousand rupees or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with both.