Supreme Court Rejects PIL on Wine Tetra Packs in UP, Says “Approach Authorities” for Action

The Supreme Court of India declined to intervene in a PIL challenging liquor sold in tetra packs in Uttar Pradesh, calling it a policy matter. The Court allowed the petitioner to approach authorities, noting concerns over easy access to alcohol by students.

Protection of Youth Is Not Merely a Statutory Mandate, But a Moral Imperative: Karnataka HC Orders Strict Age Checks at Pubs Before Serving Alcohol

The Karnataka High Court, through Justice M. Nagaprasanna, directed breweries to ensure strict age verification via Aadhaar or valid ID, stressing checks must not be “perfunctory” but actively enforced to prevent underage alcohol access.