Supreme Court of India · 2008-02-04
STATE OF BIHAR vs SHIKARI SHASTRALAYA ARMS & AMMUN.,DEALER
- Citation / case number
- SC 2006/12946
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- STATE OF BIHAR
- Respondent
- SHIKARI SHASTRALAYA ARMS & AMMUN.,DEALER
- Bench
- CJI K.G. BALAKRISHNAN & C.K. THAKKER & R.V. RAVEENDRAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court set aside the Division Bench's order regarding the cancellation of an arms license, emphasizing that the High Court failed to consider serious questions raised by the State concerning the license. The Court directed the High Court to reconsider the appeal on its merits, ensuring that all relevant issues are addressed in accordance with law. This decision underscores the importance of thorough judicial review in administrative matters related to licensing.