Gurugram man fined for being drunk as passenger

A man from Gurugram has claimed that he was fined ₹1,000 by police for being drunk while sitting in his own car, even though he was not driving. He shared his experience on Reddit, stating that he was pulled over after returning home from a party. In his post, he explained that his personal driver was behind the wheel while he sat in the back seat. The driver was sober and working at the time. Despite this, the police charged the man for being an intoxicated passenger, even though no alcohol was found in the car. The Reddit post quickly gained attention, with many users commenting on the situation. Some expressed disbelief that anyone could be fined for this reason. Others suggested that the police might have been unprepared for a responsible drinker who used a driver after drinking. According to Indian law, driving under the influence is a serious offense, but it generally applies to the driver only. Penalties for drivers can include fines and imprisonment. Many users believe that the man's experience highlights issues with police enforcement in such situations.