After Punjab, Himachal allows serving liquor on highways
After Punjab, Himachal Pradesh has amended the Excise Act allowing hotels, bars, restaurants, and clubs on highways to serve liquor. Earlier on April 5, the state government had re-notified its 16 State highways to major district roads to benefit liquor vends. The Supreme Court had barred the sale of liquor on shops, hotels, and bars within 500 metres of highways. 