Plea in Supreme Court against Kerala government's preferential treatment of Jawan Rum

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on a plea by liquor industry bodies challenging the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal's (NCLAT) decision to clear the Kerala State Beverages Corporation (KSBC) of allegations that it favours the State-owned Jawan Rum brand [Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies vs. Competition Commission of India].