SC Order On Liquor Vends Near Highways Not Applicable To Bars: AG’s Opinion [Read Opinion]
8 years ago

SC Order On Liquor Vends Near Highways Not Applicable To Bars: AG’s Opinion [Read Opinion]

Live Law  

Kindling hope in the mind of those owning bars near highways in Kerala, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has told the Kerala government that the Supreme Court order banning liquor vends within 500 metres of state and national highways does not apply to bars and restaurants that serve alcohol.The AG’s view was reported by the Times of India. Kindling hope in the mind of those owning bars near highways in Kerala, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has told the Kerala government that the Supreme Court order banning liquor vends within 500 metres of state and national highways does not apply to bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. Times of India had asked Rohatgi whether this opinion would not put at naught the effect of the SC ban as liquor vends would soon convert themselves into bars and pubs. BACKGROUND The SC on December 15 had directed state governments not to renew licences of liquor vends operating within 500 metres of state and national highways after April 1, holding them as a prime reason for fatalities caused by drunken driving.

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Liquor policy mess: What AAP government promised vs what CAG report found
1 month ago

Liquor policy mess: What AAP government promised vs what CAG report found

India Today  

The now-scrapped Delhi liquor policy formulated by the previous AAP government led to an increased risk of monopolisation and cartel formation as the control of retail licences was concentrated in very few hands, according to a Comptroller and Auditor General report tabled in the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday. Following the recommendation of the GoM report, the liquor policy 2021-22 granted …

Tamil Nadu govt can’t support liquor policy that puts youth in peril, says Madras HC
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu govt can’t support liquor policy that puts youth in peril, says Madras HC

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: In a bid to ensure the welfare of people, especially the younger generation who are the pillars of tomorrow’s society, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court said that it was high time the state government revisited the liquor policy, and took conscious decisions. Taking advantage of the TN Liquor Retail Vending Rules, 2003, which do not permit …

'Right To Trade Of Liquor Not Fundamental Right': P&H High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Punjab Excise Policy 2024-25
11 months, 1 week ago

'Right To Trade Of Liquor Not Fundamental Right': P&H High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Punjab Excise Policy 2024-25

Live Law  

Observing that the "right to trade of liquor is not a fundamental right", the Punjab & Haryana High Court has dismissed the plea challenging Punjab Excise Policy 2024-2025's Clauses.It was argued that as per the Excise Policy for the year 2024-2025, the application fee for the liquor vends has been increased to 75,000 which shall be non-refundable, which is unjustified …

There Would Be Reduced Instances Of Violence If Access To Liquor Is Prohibited Around Areas Of Religious Festivals: Kerala High Court
2 years ago

There Would Be Reduced Instances Of Violence If Access To Liquor Is Prohibited Around Areas Of Religious Festivals: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday observed that when the sale of liquor is prohibited for a few days with the object of maintaining peace, preserving public order and for public good, commercial interests takes a back seat, even if it means experiencing a disruption in sales.A division bench comprising Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice C. Jayachandran was hearing …

Consider Relocating Liquor Outlets Away From Main Roads: Kerala High Court Suggests To State
3 years, 8 months ago

Consider Relocating Liquor Outlets Away From Main Roads: Kerala High Court Suggests To State

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed the State to consider relocating liquor outlets of state-run beverages corporation from the main road to less crowded areas, to address the issue of overcrowding and to avoid inconvenience to the commuters and residents nearby. A Division Bench of Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly was hearing two PILs, one …

Implement State-Wide Liquor Prohibition 'To Wipe Out Tears Of Women & Children': Madras High Court Makes An Ardent Appeal To Govt.
4 years, 1 month ago

Implement State-Wide Liquor Prohibition 'To Wipe Out Tears Of Women & Children': Madras High Court Makes An Ardent Appeal To Govt.

Live Law  

Underlining that the Court cannot lose sight of what is happening in the society due to drinking habits of the people, the Madras High Court recently made an ardent appeal to the government to implement state-wide liquor prohibition to wipe out the tears of women and children. " The matter before the Court The Bench was hearing a plea seeking …

Court can't lay down framework for liquor sale: Supreme Court
4 years, 9 months ago

Court can't lay down framework for liquor sale: Supreme Court

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Friday permitted Tamil Nadu government to devise methods to sell liquor -- online or physical sales -- and said that it is not for a court to lay down a framework as to how alcohol can be sold. The apex court accepted the plea by Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation that it cannot be instructed to …

SC refuses to stay alcohol sale, tells states to consider home delivery
4 years, 10 months ago

SC refuses to stay alcohol sale, tells states to consider home delivery

Op India  

The top court on Friday refused to stop the sale of liquor across India, asking the state governments to consider providing ‘home-delivery’ to the consumers desiring to buy alcohol. pic.twitter.com/UQ1xk3nBXz — TIMES NOW May 8, 2020 Hearing a PIL seeking a ban on the liquor sale citing rampant flouting of social distancing norms amidst coronavirus crisis, the Supreme Court refused …

States Can Consider Home Delivery Of Liquor/Indirect Sale To Facilitate Social Distancing: SC [Read Order]
4 years, 10 months ago

States Can Consider Home Delivery Of Liquor/Indirect Sale To Facilitate Social Distancing: SC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday bserved that the State can consider selling liquor via Home Delivery and/or inculcate indirect sales during the Coronavirus induced lockdown.A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, Sanjay Kishan Kaul & BR Gavai made this remark while hearing a petition challenging the opening of liquor shops by various state government.The bench observed that. States should consider indirect …

Haryana allows liquor vends near highways in municipal areas
7 years, 6 months ago

Haryana allows liquor vends near highways in municipal areas

India TV News  

The Haryana government has approved an amendment in the Haryana Excise Policy 2017-18 to allow establishment of liquor vends or sub vends at locations alongside National Highways or State Highways in municipal areas on payment of additional fee. A state government spokesman said that as per the amendment, a licensee who has not established all his allowed vends or sub …

Party’s back on for India’s upscale resorts as liquor ban eases
7 years, 7 months ago

Party’s back on for India’s upscale resorts as liquor ban eases

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Roseate hotel is an oasis of award-winning luxury in acres of gardens just outside New Delhi’s airport. The prohibition, implemented on 1 April to curb drunken driving, was partially lifted by the country’s top court on Wednesday, alleviating a five-month slide in business for India’s liquor and hospitality firms. Liquor stores, restaurants and hotels located within municipal …

High Way Liquor Ban Not Applicable To Bars And Outlets Within Municipal Areas: SC [Read Order]
7 years, 7 months ago

High Way Liquor Ban Not Applicable To Bars And Outlets Within Municipal Areas: SC [Read Order]

Live Law  

Supreme Court of India has clarified that the high way liquor ban imposed by it is not applicable to licenced bars and beverages outlets within municipal area.The Supreme Court bench of Chief Justice JS Khehar and Justices DY Chandrachud and Nageswara Rao made the clarification while dismissing an appeal against the Judgement of Punjab and Haryana High Court which dismissed …

High Way Liquor Ban Not Applicable To Bars And Outlets Within Municipal Areas: SC [Read Order]
7 years, 7 months ago

High Way Liquor Ban Not Applicable To Bars And Outlets Within Municipal Areas: SC [Read Order]

Live Law  

Supreme Court of India has clarified that the high way liquor ban imposed by it is not applicable to licenced bars and beverages outlets within municipal area.The Supreme Court bench of Chief Justice JS Khehar and Justices DY Chandrachud and Nageswara Rao made the clarification while dismissing an appeal against the Judgement of Punjab and Haryana High Court which dismissed …

Highway liquor ban: SC relaxes regulation on vends in nine districts of Uttarakhand
7 years, 7 months ago

Highway liquor ban: SC relaxes regulation on vends in nine districts of Uttarakhand

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Friday relaxed its ban on liquor vends alongside highways in nine districts of Uttarakhand and parts of two other districts from the 500-metre cap. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday relaxed its ban on liquor vends alongside highways in nine districts of Uttarakhand and parts of two other districts from the 500-metre cap. Earlier, the …

One month after Supreme Court ban, liquor firms see decline in sales
7 years, 7 months ago

One month after Supreme Court ban, liquor firms see decline in sales

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: Sales volume at liquor companies have declined between 10% and 19% due to the Supreme Court’s ruling banning the sale of alcohol near all state and national highways. Of that 30%, 10% of outlets have thereafter reopened, India’s largest liquor firm United Spirits Ltd said in a conference call with analysts last Monday. Indeed, Karnataka - one of India’s …

Highway liquor ban: Delhi govt orders re-verification of 40 outlets after owners claim restoration of licences
7 years, 7 months ago

Highway liquor ban: Delhi govt orders re-verification of 40 outlets after owners claim restoration of licences

Firstpost  

The Delhi government has ordered the physical re-verification of around 40 hotels, clubs and restaurants in the city which were sealed due to the Supreme Court’s order banning sale of liquor within 500 metres of highways New Delhi: The Delhi government has ordered the physical re-verification of around 40 hotels, clubs and restaurants in the city which were sealed due …

Goa may lose Rs 7 crore due to liquor sale ban along highways
7 years, 8 months ago

Goa may lose Rs 7 crore due to liquor sale ban along highways

Deccan Chronicle  

Panaji: The ban on sale of liquor along the highways is likely to cause a revenue loss of Rs 7 crore to the Goa government, the Assembly was informed today. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, in a written reply tabled in the House, said "the expected loss on non-collection towards renewal of licence fees is estimated at Rs 200 lakh, while …

Liquor ban: Karnataka wrote to union ministry about highway denotification
7 years, 8 months ago

Liquor ban: Karnataka wrote to union ministry about highway denotification

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: While the Supreme Court on Tuesday marginally diluted its ban on liquor vends being situated within 500 meters of national and state highways, passing an order allowing states to denotify highways passing through municipal limits in a bid to allow some liquor vendors to carry on, Bengaluru still waits for the promised denotification. There is no clarity whatsoever on …

Highway Liquor Ban: Arunachal & Andaman Too Get Exemption From SC From 500 Mtr Rule
7 years, 8 months ago

Highway Liquor Ban: Arunachal & Andaman Too Get Exemption From SC From 500 Mtr Rule

Live Law  

Like Sikkim and Meghalaya, now Arunachal and Andaman & Nicobar Islands too will enjoy full exemption from the 500 metre cap on liquor sale on National Highways and State HighwaysIn a relief to the state and the Union territory, the Supreme Court today relaxed the 500-metre cap on liquor vends across the national and state highways there taking into account …

Liquor ban: Supreme Court no to Tamil Nadu bars, clubs' plea
7 years, 8 months ago

Liquor ban: Supreme Court no to Tamil Nadu bars, clubs' plea

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain applications filed by the Tamil Nadu Bars & Club Owners Association and several others seeking modification of the ban order on liquor within 500 metres of state and national highways and said the present the ban will continue for them as well. The association through its counsel V. Balaji sought …

SC’s liquor ban along highways results in Rs 5000 cr loss for Uttar Pradesh
7 years, 8 months ago

SC’s liquor ban along highways results in Rs 5000 cr loss for Uttar Pradesh

India TV News  

The Uttar Pradesh government has incurred a loss of about Rs 5,000 crore following the Supreme Court’s order banning all liquor shops along national as well as state highways. Of the 8,591 highway liquor shops affected by the Supreme Court order, 2,000 are yet to be relocated while 3,000 shop owners have surrendered their liquor licences, said UP Excise Minister …

Liquor ban: denotifying highways within cities does not violate order, says SC
7 years, 8 months ago

Liquor ban: denotifying highways within cities does not violate order, says SC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday prima facie observed that there may be nothing wrong in denotifying particular stretches of highways running inside city limits as city roads and such declassification does not violate its order that national and State highways across the country should be liquor-free zones. The court had said that exempting establishments other than “shops involved in sale …

More than 2,000 liquor shops hit by SC ruling
7 years, 8 months ago

More than 2,000 liquor shops hit by SC ruling

The Hindu  

The impact of the Supreme Court direction that liquor shops and bars, including those in clubs and star hotels, should be relocated beyond 500 metres from the State and national highways was conspicuous across the State on Day 1 of its implementation on Saturday as thousands of outlets and bars had downed shutters. Irrespective of the location of the shops …

Highway Liquor Ban: Punjab & Haryana HC Issues Notice In a Plea Challenging Punjab Excise Amendment [Read Petition]
7 years, 9 months ago

Highway Liquor Ban: Punjab & Haryana HC Issues Notice In a Plea Challenging Punjab Excise Amendment [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday issued a notice on a Petition challenging the Punjab Excise, which allows the sale of liquor at hotels, clubs and restaurants, located within 500 metres of state and national highways. The petition, filed by the President of the Arrive Safe Society of Chandigarh, Mr. Harman Singh Sidhu, alleges that the impugned amendment …

Highway Liquor Ban: Punjab & Haryana HC Issues Notice In a Plea Challenging Punjab Excise Amendment [Read Petition]
7 years, 9 months ago

Highway Liquor Ban: Punjab & Haryana HC Issues Notice In a Plea Challenging Punjab Excise Amendment [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday issued a notice on a Petition challenging the Punjab Excise, which allows the sale of liquor at hotels, clubs and restaurants, located within 500 metres of state and national highways. The petition, filed by the President of the Arrive Safe Society of Chandigarh, Mr. Harman Singh Sidhu, alleges that the impugned amendment …

Punjab house passes amendment, allows hotels on highways to sell liquor
7 years, 9 months ago

Punjab house passes amendment, allows hotels on highways to sell liquor

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh: The Punjab Assembly on Friday passed a Bill to enable hotels, restaurants and other notified places near highways in the state to supply alcohol. However, restriction on opening of liquor vends within 500 metres of highways will remain as per the directions of the Supreme Court issued in December last year. The state cabinet had on Monday okayed a …

Highway Liquor Ban: Kerala Beer Parlours Move SC
7 years, 9 months ago

Highway Liquor Ban: Kerala Beer Parlours Move SC

Live Law  

A group of Kerala-based beer and wine parlour owners knocked the doors of the Supreme Court today for a clarification of its order to shut down liquor vends within 500 metres of national and state highways from April 1.The issue was mentioned before a vacation bench of Justices R K Agrawal and Deepak Gupta. A group of Kerala-based beer and …

Liquor ban on highways: Shops in Kerala move Supreme Court to seek clarification of its order
7 years, 9 months ago

Liquor ban on highways: Shops in Kerala move Supreme Court to seek clarification of its order

Firstpost  

Several Kerala-based liquor shops owners approached Supreme Court seeking clarification of its order to shut down liquor vends New Delhi: Several Kerala-based beer and wine parlour owners on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court seeking clarification of its order to shut down liquor vends within 500 metres of national and state highways from 1 April. They have claimed that after the …

Don’t Misconstrue Court Order On Highway Liquor Ban: Kerala HC Cautions Excise Dept [Read Order]
7 years, 9 months ago

Don’t Misconstrue Court Order On Highway Liquor Ban: Kerala HC Cautions Excise Dept [Read Order]

Live Law  

Justice Devan Ramachandran of the Kerala High Court on Tuesday strongly censured and deprecated the approach taken by the Excise department in matters pertaining to ban on sale of liquor along national /state highways.The court had earlier directed the Excise department to consider permission to bars along highways de-notified prior to the Supreme Court judgment. Justice Devan Ramachandran of the …

Highway liquor ban: What is the lowdown
7 years, 11 months ago

Highway liquor ban: What is the lowdown

The Hindu  

From April 1, the States and the Union Territories were mandated to shut all liquor vends — shops, bars and restaurants — situated within 500 metres of the outer edge of National or State Highways. A public interest litigation petition was filed by NGO Arrive Safe in the Supreme Court, which said nearly 1.42 lakh people were killed in road …

‘No liquor ban, new policy to end monopoly’
7 years, 11 months ago

‘No liquor ban, new policy to end monopoly’

Hindustan Times  

Mounting protests and violence over relocation of highway liquor shops has led to around 3000 shop owners surrendering their liquor licences. Of the 8591 highway liquor shops affected by the SC order, 5334 have relocated when protests began with angry women, mostly in rural areas, attacking and looting liquor vends. Some were even set on fire making many wonder if …

To counter SC order on liquor vends, Himachal re-notifies 16 highways
7 years, 11 months ago

To counter SC order on liquor vends, Himachal re-notifies 16 highways

Deccan Chronicle  

Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday re-notified 16 state highways as Major District Roads to prevent the closure of liquor vends in view of the Supreme Court's order banning sale of alcohol within 500 metres of national and state highways. But the number of vends facing closure reduced after the distance was relaxed to 220 metres for Himachal Pradesh, …

Supreme Court liquor ban won't help, says Justice Santosh Hegde
7 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court liquor ban won't help, says Justice Santosh Hegde

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Nothing will be achieved by the Supreme Court ban on liquor vends on national and state highways, said former SC judge and Lokayukta, Justice Santosh Hegde. Ban on liquor retailers on highways is not a solution to drunken driving and road accidents as a cause of that,” said Justice Hegde. “The financial impact of the ban, which is roughly …

Karnataka excise officials exploring ways to help affected liquor vendors
7 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka excise officials exploring ways to help affected liquor vendors

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The state government will not denotify its state highways to accommodate the affected liquor retailers, who would lose their livelihood after September 30, 2017 if they failed to shift from the prohibitory zone of 500 metres from the highways, said sources in the Secretariat. While the message is loud and clear that the Siddaramaiah government will not circumvent the …

Liquor ban on highways: Goa govt plans to approach SC, says CM Manohar Parrikar
7 years, 11 months ago

Liquor ban on highways: Goa govt plans to approach SC, says CM Manohar Parrikar

Firstpost  

Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said the state government is considering moving the Supreme Court for “clarification” on its order banning liquor along highways. The SC on 31 March modified its order banning liquor vends within 500 metres on national and state highways, reducing the distance to 220 metres in areas having a population of up to …

How states are trying to ‘bypass’ SC’s ‘highway liquor ban’ order
7 years, 11 months ago

How states are trying to ‘bypass’ SC’s ‘highway liquor ban’ order

India TV News  

Stumped by the Supreme Court’s ban on liquor shops within 500 metres of national and state highways coming effective April 1, several state governments are now considering options to get around the apex court’s order fearing huge revenue loss. Hoping to diminish the impact of ban on liquor sale along national and state highways, the state administrations of Rajasthan, Madhya …

SC liquor ban: Forget ease of doing biz, states should work out ways to at least guarantee certainty
7 years, 11 months ago

SC liquor ban: Forget ease of doing biz, states should work out ways to at least guarantee certainty

Firstpost  

The way out would be to minimise collateral damage while working with stakeholders like the state, the citizens and the central government The Supreme Court order on ban of sale of liquor within 500 metres of highways is not a prohibition order, say restaurant startups, which are looking at the state government to help their cause even as they gear …

Supreme Court's highway liquor ban can be criticised for being simplistic, but not for judicial overreach
7 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court's highway liquor ban can be criticised for being simplistic, but not for judicial overreach

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court order on 31 March reaffirming its earlier decision to ban liquor vending along the national and state highways has given rise to a whale of protest. The Attorney General of India, the highest law officer of the land, accordingly rendered a legal opinion to the Kerala government — in the aftermath of the 15 December order — …

To escape liquor ban, Rajasthan PWD to de-notify state highways to 'urban'
7 years, 11 months ago

To escape liquor ban, Rajasthan PWD to de-notify state highways to 'urban'

New Indian Express  

JAIPUR: Rajasthan Public Works Department, is mulling de-notification of state highways to urban highways to shield from the Supreme Court's direction to ban sale of liquor at national and state highways. The apex court in its December 15, 2016 order had ruled that licenses of existing shops along national and state highways will not be renewed after March 31. However, …

SC Order On Highway Liquor Shops Faces Barrage Of Criticism
7 years, 11 months ago

SC Order On Highway Liquor Shops Faces Barrage Of Criticism

Live Law  

The Supreme Court’s judgment in the State of Tamil Nadu Rep. By Its Secretary Home, Prohibition & Excise Dept & Ors v K.Balu, on December 15 last year, and its March 31 modification order in the same case, have earned a lot of criticism in the media. Since 2007, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has consistently advised all …

Liquor ban on highways: Following Supreme Court order, watering holes go dry
7 years, 11 months ago

Liquor ban on highways: Following Supreme Court order, watering holes go dry

Firstpost  

New Delhi/Mumbai: Thousands of watering holes, iconic clubs and swanky pubs went high and dry as authorities went full steam to enforce a Supreme Court order banning liquor sale along highways while states gauged revenue losses. New Delhi/Mumbai: Thousands of watering holes, iconic clubs and swanky pubs went dry as authorities went full steam to enforce a Supreme Court order …

SC upholds ban on liquor outlets on highways; Goa faces the brunt
7 years, 11 months ago

SC upholds ban on liquor outlets on highways; Goa faces the brunt

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the 15 December liquor ban on state highways but relaxed the rule a little. Noting the 82 per cent forest cover in Sikkim and the peculiar hilly terrain in Meghalaya, the court said, “We are of the view that insofar as the states of Meghalaya and Sikkim are concerned, it would suffice if the …

SC ruling on highway liquor ban
7 years, 11 months ago

SC ruling on highway liquor ban

The Hindu  

In a significant clarification of its December 15 judgment banning sale of liquor within 500 metres of highways across the country, the Supreme Court has said the ban extends not just to retail liquor outlets but also to bars, pubs and restaurants located on highways. Chandrachud, who wrote the original judgment on December 15, 2016, clarified in a short order …

Highway Liqour Shops: Partial SC Relief Only For Vends In Small Towns; No Exemption For Bars, Hotels [Read Order]
7 years, 11 months ago

Highway Liqour Shops: Partial SC Relief Only For Vends In Small Towns; No Exemption For Bars, Hotels [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today partially relaxed some conditions on banning liquor vends along national and state highways only for small towns with population less than 20000. Thereby SC clarified that national ban on sale of liquor within a particular distance of NHs or SHS whether it be 220 metres or 500 metres extends to bars, pubs and bars and not …

Supreme Court may relook at liquor order
8 years ago

Supreme Court may relook at liquor order

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday indicated that it will have a re-look at the December 2016 order banning liquor shops within 500 metres of state and national highways across the country, with a view to preventing accidents caused due to drunken driving. With the court giving a deadline of March 31 for closure of all the liquor shops …

Delhi govt to seek clarity from Supreme Court over order to shut liquor vends along highways
8 years ago

Delhi govt to seek clarity from Supreme Court over order to shut liquor vends along highways

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government will be approaching the Supreme Court, seeking clarity on its order of shutting down liquor vends along national and state highways by March 31. The Supreme Court on December 15 had banned all liquor shops within 500 metres of national and state highways across the country, a move aimed at reducing drink driving and road accidents that …

Right To Alcoholic Drink Not A Fundamental Right: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]
8 years, 2 months ago

Right To Alcoholic Drink Not A Fundamental Right: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Right to privacy—if right to take intoxicating drinks were one— always subject to reasonable restrictions, the bench held.The Kerala High Court has dismissed a challenge against the government’s liquor policy, observing that the laws prohibiting alcoholic drinks will not fall foul of the fundamental rights guaranteed to a citizen.Anoop MS had challenged the policy on the ground that. Right to …

Right To Alcoholic Drink Not A Fundamental Right: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]
8 years, 2 months ago

Right To Alcoholic Drink Not A Fundamental Right: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Right to privacy—if right to take intoxicating drinks were one— always subject to reasonable restrictions, the bench held.The Kerala High Court has dismissed a challenge against the government’s liquor policy, observing that the laws prohibiting alcoholic drinks will not fall foul of the fundamental rights guaranteed to a citizen.Anoop MS had challenged the policy on the ground that. Right to …

Karnataka wants Supreme Court to modify liquor ban on highways
8 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka wants Supreme Court to modify liquor ban on highways

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The state government is likely to seek modification of the Supreme Court order on the ban of liquor vends on national and state highways with effect from April 1, 2017, an official source told this newspaper. Excise Commissioner Manjunath Naik had held a meeting with all the licensees, during which they had voiced their concern of losing their livelihoods …

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