The Madras High Court, in a ruling dated April 8, 2026, quashed a criminal case against A. Vallarasu, a resident of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, who was accused of possessing 1.68 liters of Puducherry-made liquor with intent to sell. The court found that this quantity fell within the permissible limit for personal consumption as outlined in the Tamil Nadu Liquor Rules, 1996, and a government order from June 2017, which allows individuals to carry up to 4.5 liters of Indian Made Foreign Liquor. The case was initiated after police seized the liquor near the Allpettah check post on January 5, 2025. The prosecution argued that Vallarasu was illegally selling the liquor, but the court noted that the FIR did not substantiate any offense under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act. The ruling has sparked controversy, as police officials maintain that no liquor from outside Tamil Nadu is allowed, and they plan to appeal the decision.