ARRIVE SAFE SOCIETY OF CHANDIGARH vs THE UNION TERRITORY OF CHANDIGARH

The Supreme Court, in State of Tamil Nadu vs K Balu, issued directives under Article 142 of the Constitution to prohibit the sale of liquor along national and state highways to enhance public safety and reduce drunken driving incidents. The Court mandated that all states and union territories cease granting licenses for liquor sales along these highways, enforce strict compliance, and monitor the implementation through regular reports. The judgment clarified the applicability of its earlier ruling regarding liquor sales and upheld the need for stringent measures to protect lives on highways.