Supreme Court Stays Rajasthan High Court Order on Liquor Shops Near Highways

The Supreme Court has stayed the Rajasthan High Court's order directing the removal or relocation of liquor shops within 500 metres of national and state highways. While acknowledging the serious concerns about road fatalities and drunken driving, the Supreme Court noted that the broad directions require further scrutiny, especially considering previous rulings permitting liquor outlets in municipal areas under certain conditions. The court has issued notice on a petition challenging the order and will keep the stay until further orders.