Supreme Court of India · 2016-12-15
THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU REP. BY SEC.&ORS vs K. BALU
- Citation / case number
- SC 2013/10375
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU REP. BY SEC.&ORS
- Respondent
- K. BALU
- Author
- JAGDISH SINGH KHEHAR,D.Y. CHANDRACHUD,L. NAGESWARA RAO
- Bench
- JAGDISH SINGH KHEHAR,D.Y. CHANDRACHUD,L. NAGESWARA RAO
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of liquor vends on national and state highways, emphasizing the need for legislative clarity under Articles 245 and 246 of the Constitution regarding the distribution of powers between Parliament and State Legislatures. The Court highlighted the alarming statistics of road accidents and the consequent human suffering, asserting that the law must ensure the constitutional right to lead a dignified life. The judgment reinforces the need for a comprehensive approach to road safety and the regulation of liquor vends to mitigate road accidents.