Madhya Pradesh High Court Seeks Response on PIL to Remove Liquor Shops Within 500m of Highways

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has sought responses from the state government on a Public Interest Litigation seeking the removal of liquor shops located within 500 meters of national and state highways.

The petition stated that the presence of these shops in proximity to the highway poses a grave risk to public life and safety, as they encourage the consumption of alcohol by commuters and heavy vehicle drivers while in transit.

The petition cites Supreme Court directives aimed at reducing drunk driving accidents and demands strict enforcement of distance norms for alcohol vends near roadways. The case is now listed for December 02.

[Rashid Noor Khan v Union of India]