Indian Supreme Court examines petition for age checks at liquor sales to prevent underage drinking.

The Supreme Court of India is examining a petition by NGO 'Community Against Drunken Driving' seeking mandatory age checks at liquor sales points to curb underage drinking. The petition suggests fines and jail time for those providing alcohol to minors and opposes doorstep alcohol deliveries. The drinking age varies from 18 to 25 across states. The court has asked the government to respond and will hear the case in three weeks.

November 11, 2024
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