VIKRAMA SHAMA SHETTY vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Bombay High Court regarding the refusal of FL-III license under The Bombay Prohibition Act, 1929, citing Rule 45(1-C) of the Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953. The Court confirmed that the mandatory distance of 75 metres from the mosque was not met, as two entrances to the mosque were within this distance. The Court held that the revisional authority's decision to deny the license was justified based on the factual findings of the Court Commissioner, thereby dismissing the appeal.