Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Telangana Judge Criticizes Liquor Shop Proliferation
A judge in Telangana said there are too many liquor shops opening in the state.
He even joked that the state might need a new name because of all the wine shops.
This happened when a group of people from a neighborhood complained about a new liquor store being built near their homes.
They said the store was being built illegally and asked the court to stop it.
The judge said the government needs to make better rules about where liquor shops can be, and until then, the court might have to step in to help.
Justice B Vijaysen Reddy criticized the rapid increase in liquor shops in Telangana, suggesting the state might need a new name.
The Sri Satyanarayana Colony Welfare Association filed a petition challenging the establishment of a wine shop in a residential colony in Medchal Malkajgiri district.
The association alleged illegal construction and inaction by Nagaram municipal authorities regarding the unauthorized construction.
The judge acknowledged the judiciary's limited role in policy matters but affirmed the court's commitment to societal benefits.
The court issued notices to the involved parties and adjourned the matter for a subsequent hearing.
- Who
- Justice B Vijaysen Reddy, Sri Satyanarayana Colony Welfare Association, S Pavan Reddy
- What
- Criticism of the proliferation of liquor shops and a petition challenging the establishment of a wine shop in a residential colony
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Telangana High Court, Medchal Malkajgiri district, Telangana
- Why
- To address the issue of unauthorized construction and the proliferation of liquor shops in residential areas
- Judge
- Justice B Vijaysen Reddy
- State
- Telangana
- Petitioner
- Sri Satyanarayana Colony Welfare Association
- License Holder
- S Pavan Reddy
- Location
- Medchal Malkajgiri district
- Department Involved
- Prohibition and Excise Department
- Municipality
- Nagaram
