MP High Court quashes rejection of excise licence renewals; renewal directed in 15 days
MP High Court (judgment dated 24 Sep 2026) quashed the 18 Jun 2026 order rejecting the company's excise licence renewal applications.
- Court Order Date
- 24 Sep 2026
- Licence Renewal Timeline
- within 15 days from the order date
- Court-Awarded Costs
- ₹1 lakh payable by the MP Government
- Affected Facility
- Bhopal plant
- Operating Market
- Madhya Pradesh
What happened
Som Distilleries & Breweries received a judgment of the Hon'ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh in a Writ Petition (Civil), passed on 24 September 2026 and received by the company on 25 September 2026.
- The Court quashed the order dated 18 June 2026 rejecting the company's applications for renewal of its excise licences.
- It directed renewal of all the company's manufacturing licences under the Madhya Pradesh Excise Act within 15 days from the order date.
- It awarded costs of ₹1 lakh payable to the company by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
- It preserved the company's right to pursue damages/losses arising from the period of operational closure before an appropriate forum.
Why it matters
The licence rejection had led to a period of operational closure. With renewal directed, the company states it will be able to resume operations at its Bhopal plant and generate sales from Madhya Pradesh. It describes the judgment as an important step towards restoring normal operations and expects a positive impact on its financial position.
Stated priorities
- Restoration and normalisation of operations
- Efficient utilisation of manufacturing capacities
- Strengthening product portfolio and distribution network
- Improving working-capital efficiency
- Serving consumers and business partners
- Creating long-term value for stakeholders
The company said it will work with the relevant authorities to complete the renewal process within the timeframe directed by the Court. The actual pace of resumption will depend on how quickly the renewal formalities are completed.
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More numbers
- Costs awarded to company by MP Government₹1 lakh
- Time directed for renewal of licences15 days
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