SOMDEV KAPOOR vs STATE OF W.B. .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to revoke the temporary liquor license granted to the appellant under the West Bengal Excise (Selection of New Sites and Grant of License for Retail Sale of Liquor and Certain Other Intoxicants) Rules, 2003, specifically Rule 8, which prohibits licenses within 1000 feet of educational and religious institutions. The Court found that the appellant's establishment was within the prohibited distance of several religious places and schools, thus affirming the High Court's directive not to renew the license. The Court rejected the appellant's argument that the earlier rules should apply, emphasizing adherence to the current regulations.