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The High Court added that the investigating agency, CBI, can oppose bail when it finds it necessary. The orders were passed on the habeas corpus petition filed by the relatives of the detenues.

The CBI is directed to investigate all the aspects of the three cases, relating to hooch tragedy and file the final report before jurisdictional court as early as possible, said the apex court.

The bench Bench says the tragedy shall serve as a wake-up call to save future generations from ill-effects of alcohol

The Court felt compensation can be provided to the families of victims of road accidents, but giving such huge amount to victims of spurious liquor cannot be justified.

In the Villupuram hooch tragedy, the content of methanol in illicit arrack was 99.1% and the source of methanol was also different, Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena said.

“Our endeavour is to protect their educational rights, economic status, and other fundamental needs,” the bench said.