SC seeks response from Centre, others on plea to ban sale of liquor in tetra packs, sachets
The Supreme Court of India has requested responses from the Centre and other stakeholders regarding a petition to ban the sale of alcohol in tetra packs and sachets. The petition, filed by an NGO, argues that such packaging is misleading and poses health risks. It calls for standardized definitions and regulations across states to protect public health and safety.
- ▪The Supreme Court is hearing a plea to ban alcohol sold in inconspicuous packaging like tetra packs and sachets.
- ▪The petition claims that such packaging misleads consumers by resembling fruit juice containers.
- ▪It highlights potential risks including increased consumption among juveniles and environmental harm from plastic waste.
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SC seeks response from Centre, others on plea to ban sale of liquor in tetra packs, sachetsSC seeks response from Centre, others on plea to ban sale of liquor in tetra packs, sachetsPublished on: May 20, 2026 3:44 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and other stakeholders on a plea seeking a ban on the sale of alcohol in "inconspicuous packaging" such as tetra packs and sachets.SC seeks response from Centre, others on plea to ban sale of liquor in tetra packs, sachetsA bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi agreed to hear the petition filed by NGO Community Against Drunken Driving, and issued notices to the Centre and others, including the excise departments of all the…
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