Supreme Court Affirms States’ Authority To Regulate Industrial Alcohol In Landmark Ruling

The Supreme Court has ruled 8:1 that states have the authority to regulate industrial alcohol, overturning a 1997 decision that granted this power to the central government. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud stated that the term “intoxicating liquor” includes industrial alcohol under state jurisdiction. The ruling clarifies that states can legislate on this matter, rejecting previous interpretations.