News SC upholds Kerala government's liquor policy to close down all bars except those in five-star

[Deepu]

In a big jolt to bar owners in Kerala, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the Kerala government's policy to close down all bars and allow liquor to be served only in five star hotels. The apex court passed the order on the petitions by Kerala bar owners, who had challenged the liquor policy claiming it to be discriminatory.

Kerala government's new liquor policy had resulted in the shut down of over 300 bars in the state.

SC upholds Kerala government's liquor policy to close down all bars except those in five-star establishments - IBNLive

 

[scorpionking76]

 

[scorpionking76]

This is an amazing decision.....

 

[DashMajor]

 

[Technoglitch]

Welcome decision and expecting the same in neighbouring state.

 

[scorpionking76]

TASMAC won't be closed

 

[Technoglitch]

Need someone to petition and at least make them available in bars only.

 

[scorpionking76]

But the illeffect of prohibition in kerala is Toddy will be available and that's even more harmful on contrast to foreign liquor

 

[Technoglitch]

Toddy is made legal? even the hoochs to would make a way,

 

[scorpionking76]

See point 10 of the prohibition, I too was surprised to read that