Bombay High Court Denies Interim Relief Against Three-Day Liquor Ban for Mumbai Civic Polls

The Bombay High Court declined interim relief to the Association of Progressive Retail Liquor Vendors challenging a three-day liquor sales ban imposed by the Maharashtra government for the Mumbai civic polls scheduled on January 15, with counting on January 16. The vendors sought to limit the ban to polling hours only, questioning the applicability of Section 135-C of the Representation of the People Act to municipal elections. The court noted the need for detailed examination and scheduled further hearings in March.