India, May 20 -- The Supreme Court has asked the Central Government and state authorities to respond to a petition raising concerns about the packaging of alcohol in India.

The issue focuses on the absence of a common definition of what qualifies as a "liquor bottle" across different states and the increasing use of alcohol packaging such as tetra packs and sachets.

The petition was filed by NGO Community Against Drunken Driving, which argued that unclear rules under various state excise laws allow alcohol to be sold in packaging that can sometimes resemble juice or soft drink products.

During the hearing, concerns were raised that some alcohol packages use fruit images and colorful designs, which may confuse consumers and make the pro...