Notice Issued on PIL Challenging BEVCO’s Liquor Branding Contest: Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court has taken serious note of a public interest litigation challenging a contest announced by Kerala State Beverages (Manufacturing and Marketing) Corporation and Malabar Distilleries Ltd. inviting the public to suggest a name and logo for a proposed premium brandy product. The Court issued notice to the State of Kerala and BEVCO, questioning whether such a contest amounts to indirect liquor advertisement prohibited under law. Bench and Procedural…
