Supreme Court Declines to Entertain PIL on Tetra Pack Liquor, Says Consumption Depends on Choice

The Supreme Court declined to examine a PIL challenging the sale of liquor in tetra packs under the Uttar Pradesh excise policy, citing lack of relevant policy material on record.

It observed that without the actual policy, it would not be appropriate to adjudicate the issue.

Addressing concerns about accessibility, the Court remarked that consumption is driven by individual choice, stating that “whosoever wants to buy, they will buy.”

The Court disposed of the plea, granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the appropriate administrative authority for consideration of the concerns raised.