State Of U.P.& Ors vs Jagjeet Singh & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the entitlement of liquor shop contractors in Uttar Pradesh to remission of license fees during periods of closure mandated by Section 59 of the U.P. Excise Act, 1910. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the refusal of remission, directing the State to reconsider applications for fee adjustments with interest. However, it clarified that the extent of remission is at the Government's discretion and not suitable for writ proceedings, thus allowing partial remission in one case while remanding others for further consideration.