Retrospective study of cases of drunkenness with emphasis on procedure and interpretation of results

With changing trends and modernization in almost all corners of the society in general and India in particular, alcohol is practically becoming a social drink. However, at instances some provisions of laws of the land get attracted when there is some conflict with individual, society or law enforcing personnel. Subsequently it becomes an issue-whether or not the person in question has consumed alcohol or not and in case he has consumed whether he is under its influence or not. The present study was undertaken to evaluate relationship of various aspects of clinical examination and interpretation of results in context of The Bombay Prohibition Act (BPA) and The Motor Vehicle Act (MVA).