SHREE KRISHNA PANDEY Vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This Public Interest Litigation has been filed by a practising Advocate of this Court seeking for a direction upon the respondents to implement the provisions of Article 47 read with Article 21 of the Constitution of India for bringing prohibition in the State of Jharkhand and/or for bringing about gradual prohibition of the consumption of liquor, which is injurious to health except for medical purposes.

(2.) The brief facts are as follows:-

(3.) Respondents have filed a detailed counter affidavit referring to the various steps taken by the State of Jharkhand in regulating liquor shops and also to create awareness among the people to dissuade from drinking. According to the State, the policies framed by the Government of Jharkhand are aimed at regulating/controlling sale of liquor, in particular augmenting revenue resources of the State in general.