Chandigarh, April 2 -- The Supreme Court on Monday quashed the Punjab and Haryana high court order as per which the operation of all liquor vends in Chandigarh under the 2025-26 Excise Policy was stayed.

Multiple lawyers confirmed the development. However, the detailed order is awaited.

"The Supreme Court granted 14 days to the parties concerned to complete the pleadings, and directed the high court to take up the matter for final disposal on the next day of completion of pleadings. The Supreme Court further held that in case the high court is unable to dispose of the matter on the said date, it may pass appropriate interim orders after hearing both parties and recording reasons for the same," a lawyer, who attended the hearing, said. ...