KHATKI AHMED MUSHABHAI vs LIMDI MUNICIPALITY

The Supreme Court held that the Limdi Municipality's refusal to grant a meat shop license to the petitioner did not violate Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution, as there was no law prohibiting the issuance of such licenses. The Court emphasized that local authorities have the discretion to grant or refuse licenses based on relevant circumstances, including community sentiments and local conditions. The Court found no abuse of discretion or perverse use of power by the municipality, thus upholding the decision of the Gujarat High Court.