A study in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia found Bihar's 2016 alcohol ban reduced frequent drinking by 24 lakh cases, intimate partner violence by 21 lakh cases, and prevented 18 lakh men from becoming overweight or obese.

Chief Justice Chandrachud added a dash of humour to the conversation. “Nothing to do with alcohol?” he quipped, evoking laughter from those present.

Maxwell was out drinking and watching a concert by 'Six and Out', the band featuring former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee when he felt unwell and was rushed to hospital in an ambulance last month. He reportedly lost consciousness during the ride.