Supreme Court Questions Sale of Liquor in Pocket-Size Juice-Type Packs

The Supreme Court expressed serious concern over liquor being sold in “pocket-size” packs after Justice Surya Kant initially mistook a sample packet for juice during a trademark dispute hearing.

The Bench, also comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi, said such packaging is “dangerous” and could easily be carried by school or college students, deceiving parents and enabling unsafe consumption.

Noting that governments permit such packs for revenue, the judges said the health costs are far greater and indicated willingness to examine the issue if a public interest litigation is filed.

[John Distilleries v Allied Blenders]