Secretary To Govt., Tamil Nadu & Anr vs K.Vinayagamurthy

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the Tamil Nadu government's licensing policy for retail vending of Indian made foreign liquor, specifically examining the amendments to the Tamil Nadu Liquor (Retail Vending) Rules, 1989 under G.O.Ms. No. 115. The Court held that the amendments and the new policy were valid, emphasizing that the licensing authority must adhere to the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1937, and the amended rules. The Court upheld the government's discretion to modify the number of licenses based on demand and potential, affirming the legality of the government's actions in the context of public interest and revenue generation.