October was an active month at the top court with two Constitution Bench decisions and critical Division Bench hearings on personal liberty

The decision heralds a welcome shift in jurisprudence by giving states power to regulate the misuse of industrial spirits in potable liquor

The decision creates avenues for revenue in the post-GST era but also blurs the regulatory distinction between industrial & potable alcohol

Justice Nagarathna’s dissents in two recent Constitution Bench matters may suggest that achieving ‘federal balance’ is a delicate thing

The judgement is expected to settle the turf war between Union and states, with implications on revenue and public health regulation

In April 2024, the top Court heard 6 days of arguments on states and the Union government's power to regulate Industrial Alcohol