Summary:
alcoholgeneralBandishThe government cannot curtail the right to consumeas it has been defined as 'food' under the Food Safety and Standards Act. This is the first time since the filing of the first petition that the court has sought an explanation from the government. Earlier, the government was just asked to clear its stand, but no notice was issued. It has also not challenged the restriction on manufacture of liquor. This argument raised during the hearing on petitions seeking change in State's prohibition law prompted Gujarat High Court to seek an explanation from the government.Further hearing on the case will be held on March 28.Five petitions including a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the High Court challenging the prohibition law in the State..