Justice B Pugalendhi observed that toddy has traditionally been associated with palmyra-based livelihoods and claims are made regarding its nutritional and other beneficial attributes. At the same time, the state seeks to justify the prohibition on the ground that toddy is an intoxicating liquor and that effective prevention

“Justice B Pugalendhi observed that toddy has traditionally been associated with palmyra-based livelihoods and claims are made regarding its nutritional and other beneficial attributes. At the same time, the state seeks to justify the prohibition on the ground that toddy is an intoxicating liquor and that effective prevention of adulteration and monitoring of its production pose considerable administrative challenges.”
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