Shiv Kumar Bhagat vs State Of Bihar And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the Collector's recommendation for an additional wholesale liquor licence under the Bihar Excise Act, 1915, specifically citing Rule 45 of the Bihar and Orissa Excise Rules. The Court found that the Collector's recommendation was not made in accordance with the statutory provisions, thus rendering it invalid. The Court affirmed the principle that administrative actions must comply with established rules and regulations, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.