STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs ANIL KUMAR SUNIL KUMAR & PARTY

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of exclusive privilege licences under the Rajasthan Excise Rules, 1956, specifically Rules 67(I) and 67(K). The Court held that the petitioners, having submitted the highest tenders for the retail sale of country liquor, were entitled to operate their sub-shops in the Sirohi Revenue District, excluding the Janjati area. The Court ruled that the District Excise Officer's refusal to permit the operation of sub-shops in the municipal areas of Abu Road and Mount Abu was unjustified, leading to a directive for the authorities to allow the petitioners to fulfill their licence obligations.