Bombay HC Upholds Cancellation of Liquor License After Death of License Holder

Dattaram Govind Naik Vs State of Goa (Bombay High Court) In the case of Dattaram Govind Naik Vs State of Goa, the Bombay High Court upheld the decision of the Commissioner of Excise to cancel a liquor license following the death of the license holder. The court ruled that the license couldn’t be automatically transferred to the petitioner, who was the deceased license holder’s partner, highlighting the clear distinction between the provisions of a deed of partnership and the regulations governing the transfer of licenses under the Goa Excise Duty Act. Analysis: The petitioner, Datt...