Supreme Court of India · 2021-09-06
ASSISTANT EXCISE COMMISSIONER, KOTTAYAM vs ESTHAPPAN CHERIAN
- Citation / case number
- SC 2008/27982
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ASSISTANT EXCISE COMMISSIONER, KOTTAYAM
- Respondent
- ESTHAPPAN CHERIAN
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. RAVINDRA BHAT, HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE BELA M. TRIVEDI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal by the State of Kerala against the Kerala High Court's decision to quash a demand for recovery of dues after the cancellation of a liquor license. The court examined the circumstances surrounding the licensee's default in payment and the subsequent management of the liquor shops by the state. Ultimately, the court upheld the High Court's ruling, emphasizing the need for proper justification in the recovery of dues post-cancellation of the license.