The Prohibition & Excise Supdt., A.P. & ... vs Toddy Tappers Coop. Society, ...

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the amended Rule 24 of the A.P. Excise Rules, which pertains to the licensing of toddy shops, cannot have retrospective effect. The Court found that the suspension of licenses based on chemical analysis conducted after the fact was improper, as the amendment was made through subordinate legislation and lacked retrospective applicability. Consequently, the Court affirmed the High Court's ruling that quashed the suspension orders and show-cause notices issued against the respondents.