STATE OF U.P. vs MANOJ KUMAR DWIVEDI .

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of sub-rule (4) of Rule 5 of the U.P. Excise Rules, 1968, which prohibits the licensing of liquor shops within close proximity to certain public places. The Court upheld the High Court's decision that defined 'close proximity' as 100 meters or approximately 300 feet, thereby affirming the closure of 53 liquor shops operating in violation of this rule. The judgment reinforces the regulatory framework established under the Uttar Pradesh Excise Act, 1910, ensuring public safety and adherence to zoning laws.