Mahadevappa vs State Of Karnataka Tr.Pub.Prosecutor.

The Supreme Court addressed appeals against the Bombay High Court's order regarding the sealing of liquor shops under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949. The Court held that the appellants, who were licensed liquor retailers, were entitled to a hearing before any punitive action was taken against them, as mandated by Section 54 of the M.P. Act. The Court emphasized the necessity of adhering to procedural fairness in administrative actions affecting licenses, thereby reinforcing the principle of natural justice.