Welfare Government Should Strive To Enforce Prohibition, Not Establish More Liquor Shops: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has issued a significant observation regarding the welfare of the government, stating that it should enforce prohibition, not establish more TASMAC (Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation) shops. The court expressed concern over the state's policy of generating revenue from liquor sales while also being responsible for public welfare. This observation underscores the judiciary's role in commenting on socio-economic policies that impact public health and morality. It advocates for a shift in government policy towards promoting temperance rather than expanding liquor outlets.