Tamil Nadu upholds toddy ban, asks Madurai High Court to dismiss review petition
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Tamil Nadu government defended its prohibition of toddy, a local palm wine, and requested the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court to dismiss a petition seeking a review of the policy. The court, in a related decision, rejected a writ filed by an AIADMK whip challenging an amendment to the Mekedatu resolution that would establish a tribunal to settle a dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The ruling confirms the state’s stance on the toddy ban and its broader regulatory approach.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): The New Indian Express
Sources
- TN justifies toddy prohibition, asks Madurai bench of the Madras HC to dismiss plea to review policy — The New Indian Express (center)
- Madras High Court dismisses AIADMK whip’s case against amendment to Mekedatu resolution passed by Tamil Nadu Assembly — The Hindu (left-leaning)