The Supreme Court has decided to examine a plea by Puducherry-based liquor outlet to clear the haze on the minimum distance liquor vends need to maintain from religious or educational institutions in municipal areas.
A three-judge Bench headed by the Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud issued notice on a petition filed by Alankar Wines of Puducherry, represented by advocates P.B. Suresh and Vipin Nair, which said the issue was “vexed”. Liquor outlets face the brunt of the uncertainty. Confusion prevails in many States, including Puducherry. Alankar Wines is facing closure, the plea claimed.
The Attorney General of India has agreed to appear for the Puducherry Government in the case. The petitioner said the plea has been filed in the apex court on the basis of a special liberty given by the Madras High Court on the point of law.
