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Justice Shah: This drugs and alcohol problem is a serious issue in Punjab. You (government) are only filing FIRs, but it is their case that a bhatti is there in every mohalla.
The Supreme Court was hearing a matter in connection with the large-scale manufacture and sale of illicit liquor in the State.

Justice Shah: You must use the seized money for campaigns. When will the persons caught be tried?
SC: This is unfortunate. Punjab is a border State.

Adv: That is also a concern.

SC: If somebody wants to finish the country, they will start with the borders. They have to take every effort to save the country, it is very easy to ruin the youth. Wherever a bhatti is found...
SC: out accountability on the local police. Come out with circular.

Adv: SIT been formed to destroy the remaining bhattis.

#SupremeCourt
SC: But to issue writ of mandamus will be very difficult.

Order: List on Monday.

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Order: Further reply to be filed as to steps taken to combat domestic and commercial production and how funds seized will be utilised for awareness campaign or increasing manpower.
State may also come out with a circular on effective investigation and enquiry that it any...
Order: illegal bhatti is found, the concerned local police will be held responsible for not keeping a Vigil. List after 2 weeks.

Adv: Process in ongoing.

SC: Of manufacturing?

Adv: (smiles) of destroying.
SC: It is a serious issue. Nobody knows the plight of the affected families. Labourers, because they are tired after work consume some, but if it is illegal it is illegal.

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