Supreme Court's View on Industrial Alcohol Regulation

Justice B V Nagarathna dissented in a Supreme Court ruling, arguing states lack legislative authority over industrial alcohol. The majority verdict empowered states under 'intoxicating liquor' within the State List. The ongoing legislative tug-of-war between state and central authority faces historical and constitutional complexities.

The Supreme Court's decision on Wednesday highlighted a judicial schism over the control and regulation of industrial alcohol in India.

Justice B V Nagarathna, in a dissenting view, contended that states do not possess legislative powers to regulate industrial alcohol, contrasting with the majority opinion including Chief Justice that states have this authority.

The ruling brings into focus the constitutional intricacies involving the State List and Union List, complicating the legislative dynamics between state governments and the Union Parliament.

(With inputs from agencies.)