V.K. ASHOKAN vs ASSTT. EXCISE COMMNR. .

The Supreme Court interpreted the provisions of the Kerala Abkari Act and the Kerala Abkari Shops (Disposal in Auction) Rules, 1974, specifically addressing the cancellation of licenses under Rule 6. The Court held that the State's policy decisions regarding the grant and cancellation of licenses must adhere to the statutory framework established by the Act and the Rules. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the High Court's judgment that upheld the cancellations of the licenses in question.