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.
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.
