Secretary, Department Of Excise & ... vs M/S. Sun Bright Marketing Pvt. ...

The Supreme Court examined the Chhattisgarh High Court's decision regarding the respondent's entitlement to exemption from license fees under the Madhya Pradesh Excise Act, 1915. The Court held that the respondent was entitled to compensation for the closure of liquor shops due to municipal elections and political agitation, but not for the period of delay in receiving the license. The Court emphasized that the District Collector's authority under Section 24(1) of the Act to close shops for public peace does not negate the licensee's right to claim compensation under specific circumstances.