Muskan Pradhan, 22, called off her wedding in Chhattisgarh after the groom arrived heavily intoxicated.
The groom, 24-year-old Sant Ram, had previously promised to stop drinking after an incident during their engagement.
Following a scuffle at the venue, the groom's family agreed to pay Rs 3 lakh to cover wedding expenses.
Superintendent of Police Vijay Kumar Pandey honored the bride for her courageous stand against alcohol abuse.