The Supreme Court, on Monday, expressed dissatisfaction over alcohol being sold in tetra packs, pointing out that such packaging was "dangerous" and deceiving.

While hearing a trademark dispute between John Distilleries Pvt Ltd, which sells the product 'Original Choice' whiskey, and Allied Blenders and Distilleries Pvt Ltd, which produces 'Officers Choice' whiskey, Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi were presented with tetra packs from both companies to demonstrate branding similarities between the products.

Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi expressed surprise that the government had allowed liquor to be sold in such packets and said it was a serious issue.

When senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for John Distilleries Pvt Ltd, produced the tetra packs of both companies

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