​Supreme Court Verdict on Industrial Alcohol Regulation

On 23rd October, 2024, in an 8:1 majority verdict, the Supreme Court ruled that States retain the power to legislate on matters concerning industrial alcohol, despite the Centre's claims of full control under the Union List.

  • With this ruling, the apex court has overruled a 1990 seven-judge bench decision in the Synthetics & Chemicals Ltd vs. State of Uttar Pradesh case, which limited state regulation to potable alcohol and placed industrial alcohol under central authority.

About SC’s Ruling

Broad Definition

  • The Supreme Court confirmed that states have the right to regulate and impose taxes on industrial alcohol, classifying it as ....

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