Cancellation of liquor License Requires Cogent Material: Allahabad HC

Sandeep Singh Vs State Of U.P. And 2 Others (Allahabad High Court)

In a recent ruling, the Allahabad High Court addressed the issue of license cancellation under the United Provinces Excise Act 1910. The case, Sandeep Singh vs. State of U.P., revolves around the cancellation of a liquor license without substantial evidence.

The petitioner, Sandeep Singh, challenged the cancellation of his liquor license for a shop at Majhenpurwa. The license was revoked under Section 34(2) of the Act by the Licensing Authority, citing violations at another shop owned by Singh in Gehrukheda.<

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