The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep. By Sec.&Ors; vs K. Balu & Anr

The Supreme Court, under Article 142 of the Constitution, directed the cessation of liquor vends along national and state highways, citing the significant role of drunken driving in road accidents. The Court mandated that all states and union territories must stop granting licenses for liquor sales within 500 meters of highways, with existing licenses phasing out by 1 April 2017. The ruling emphasizes public safety and the need for strict enforcement of these directives to mitigate road fatalities.