Supreme Court Recalls Order Closing Wine Shop Near School, Cites Relaxed Highway Ban in Certain Cases

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, in its recent order dated January 29, 2024, reviewed and recalled a judgment dated March 20, 2023, related to the distance restrictions for liquor shops. The matter pertains to Civil Appeal No 1788 of 2023 - M/s Alankar Wines Private Limited vs Human Rights and Consumer Protection Society & Anr. Background: The appellant, M/s Alankar Wines Private Limited, had approached the…