Supreme Court Admits Parle Agro’s Appeal Against Chhattisgarh HC Ruling Classifying Frooti As Non-Alcoholic Beverage

The Supreme Court has admitted an appeal by Parle Agro against the Chhattisgarh High Court decision that classified Frooti (the mango drink) as a non-alcoholic beverage for tax purposes. The classification has major GST / excise implications, because beverage classification affects the applicable tax rate. Parle Agro’s appeal signals a high-stakes legal fight on tax categorization, regulatory compliance, and how “beverage” tax definitions should apply in India’s evolving consumer goods market.