Supreme Court Questions Dangerous Liquor Tetra Packs in Major Trademark Dispute Between Whisky Giants

Nov 17, 2025 11:55 pm CST

The Supreme Court of India expressed serious concerns about liquor being sold in tetra packs during a trademark dispute between John Distilleries ('Original Choice') and Allied Blenders ('Officers Choice'). Justices called the packaging "dangerous" and potentially deceptive, questioning how governments could permit such containers that resemble juice packets and could be easily concealed by students. The court appointed former Justice L Nageswara Rao to mediate the ongoing trademark battle while urging consideration of broader public health implications.