Vikrama Shama Shetty vs State Of Maharashtra & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Bombay High Court regarding the refusal of FL-III license under The Bombay Prohibition Act, 1929, based on Rule 45(1-C) of the Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953, which mandates a minimum distance of 75 metres from a religious institution. The Court affirmed that the distance from the mosque's entrances, as determined by the Court Commissioner, was less than the required distance, thus validating the rejection of the license application. The Court found no merit in the appellant's argument regarding the usage of mosque entrances, maintaining that the rule's language is clear and must be adhered to.