NEW DELHI: Justice Hrishikesh Roy was given the honour of claiming the final phrase after pronouncement of judgment by CJI D Y Chandrachud in sync with the custom that advanced through the listening to of the Centre-state dispute over controlling alcohol. “The judgment (majority and dissenting) is now delivered, and for the reason that case pertains to intoxicating liquor, I’d recommend to the successful facet that ‘glad hours‘ begins now,” Justice Roy stated.
Whereas the counsel for the victorious social gathering chuckled, Solicitor common Tushar Mehta stated, “The shedding facet additionally wants the identical factor (to neglect the setback).” Justice Roy quipped, “However don’t lose management.” Justice B V Nagarathna, who penned the dissent, too joined within the mild banter and stated, “Alcohol appears to be the panacea for each successful and shedding sides.
Through the long-drawn proceedings within the case, Justice Roy had digital monopoly over lighter vein feedback. Because the arguments had been over-sprinkled with references to alcohols of assorted nomenclature, Justice Roy stated, “For the entire day we’re listening to about solely alcohol and alcohol, which could be very intoxicating.”
