Supreme Court grants leave in methanol bitterant rule challenge
The case involves petitioners challenging Maharashtra's rules requiring methanol to be adulterated with bitterant and colorant before sale, arguing the rules are arbitrary and violate constitutional rights.
Petitioners: M/S Balaji Formalin Pvt. Ltd. & Anr., The Chemical and Alkali Mechands Association & Anr.; Appellant: Indian Chemical Council; Respondents: Union of India & Anr., State of Maharashtra; Bench: J.B. Pardiwala, J.
- Leave granted in SLP (C) No. 16236 of 2019.
- The Court disposed of the writ petitions and appeal by a common judgment and order.
- The Court noted that the rules restrict methanol purchase and mandate addition of bitterant and colorant before sale to non-drug manufacturers.
- The Court observed that the rules make methanol unsuitable for industrial use after denaturant addition.
- The Court stated that the rules are not to be struck down as they regulate sale and do not prohibit manufacture or import of methanol.
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| Official title | Despite Liquor Ban, Gujarat Witnessed Several Hooch Tragedies : Supreme Court |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | — |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |