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India
VERIFIED · MAY 202633 ENTRIESSOUTH ASIA
India is in South Asia. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Beef banned in many states (up to 10 years prison). E-cigarettes completely banned. Some states are fully dry (no alcohol).
DO NOT BRING
E-cigarettes (any kind) · Beef (in Hindu states) · Satellite phone without permit · Disrespecting flag/anthem
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4 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Bhang (a cannabis drink) is legal in some state-licensed shops, but charas and ganja remain illegal under the NDPS Act everywhere.
- Carrying a satellite phone or Garmin inReach without a licence is a criminal offence under the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Beef and alcohol laws differ sharply by state, with Gujarat, Bihar, and Nagaland fully dry and several states banning cow slaughter.
- E-cigarette possession is banned nationwide under the 2019 PECA Act, including for transit passengers.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.