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The Kerala High Court upheld the Railways Act, 1989 Section 145(a) constitutionality, allowing authorities to remove intoxicated persons from trains. Safeguards in a 2023 circular prevent arbitrary action, the Court found.
Kerala's Onam liquor sales reached ₹771.29 crore this year, up ₹77 crore from last year, with Uthradam alone generating ₹146.66 crore in sales.
In a revelation that highlights a significant legal loophole, the Kerala Excise Department has confirmed that it currently lacks the authority to register cases against adults who purchase and supply alcohol to minors. This admission came in response to a petition highlighting the rising concern of
A mahout, Raju, was fatally stabbed in Kollam following a drunken dispute between friends. The police have arrested two individuals in connection with the incident.
Kerala Police booked 2,936 motorists for drunk driving during a six-day campaign, inspecting 67,979 vehicles. Licence suspension was recommended for 662 offenders.
Kerala's Excise Minister stated the government will decide on low-alcohol beverage sales after finalising its new liquor policy, with tax structures only applicable if permitted.
Opposition claims about a shelved Bacardi tax proposal contradict former minister's statement that it remained under consideration, highlighting internal inconsistencies.
Kerala's Finance Bill 2026 proposes a 120-175% sales tax on low-alcohol drinks, pending UDF approval and despite the Excise Department not yet accepting registrations.
Official records suggest the LDF government's defence of only exploring fruit-based low-alcohol drinks is contradicted by applications for ethyl alcohol beverages and disregarded warnings.
The Comptroller and Auditor General criticised the state government for not ensuring Food Safety Officers test alcohol, citing regulatory breaches despite government claims of quality checks.
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