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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN AT JODHPUR
PUSHPENDRA SINGH BHATI, SANJEET PUROHIT
Kanhaiya Lal Soni S/o Shri Mal Chand Soni – Appellant
Versus
State of Rajasthan – Respondent
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| 1. alarming rise in road accidents due to liquor shop proximity to highways. (Para 1) |
| 2. state's justifications for current liquor shop locations and operational numbers. (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 3. court's concern over failure to implement supreme court regulations. (Para 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 4. court's direction to remove liquor shops violating safety regulations. (Para 8) |
ORDER :
1.1. Recent data published in the NDTV Rajasthan report dated 06.11.2025 and the Hindustan Times (Jaipur Edition) dated 06.11.2025 indicate a steep rise of nearly 8% in cases of drunk driving in the State of Rajasthan during the year 2025. While 40,715 such cases were recorded in 2024, the figure has already escalated to 43,788 by September 2025, marking an alarming increase of approximately 7.55%. This surge is not a statistical anomaly but stands reflected in severe and recurring consequences on public safety and human life.
1.3. The preventable loss of life due to such incidents is wholly unacceptable in a society governed by the rule of law. Against this backdrop, the issue raised in the present petition regarding the location of liquor shops adjacent to highways assumes enhanced significance. The proximity
The court mandated removal of liquor shops within 500 meters of highways to uphold public safety and comply with Supreme Court directions.
The court mandates strict compliance with safety regulations prohibiting liquor shops within 500 meters of highways, reiterating that public safety must take precedence over revenue considerations.
Compliance with statutory distance regulations for liquor shops from sensitive establishments is essential for public health and must be enforced by state authorities.
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Courts cannot interfere with the location of liquor stores based on personal moral objections unless guidelines are completely unreasonable or opposed to public policy.
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