{
  "id": 9971044,
  "title": "Som Distilleries Secures Excise Licence Renewal; Madhya Pradesh High Court Quashes Rejection Order",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/som-distilleries-secures-excise-licence-renewal-madhya-pradesh-high",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-26T11:08:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/som-distilleries-secures-excise-licence-renewal-madhya-pradesh-high-court-quashes-rejection-order"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: Som Distilleries & Breweries Ltd has received positive news from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which has overturned an earlier decision rejecting its request for renewal of excise licences. The court's judgment, delivered on September 24, 2026, also ordered the immediate renewal of all manufacturing licences for the company. The decision was received by Som Distilleries on September 25, 2026. The court granted costs of ₹1 lakh to the company by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. Furthermore, the court affirmed the company's right to seek damages and losses suffered during the period of operational suspension through a suitable legal avenue. The loss of its licences is expected to significantly impact Som Distilleries' operations at its Bhopal plant. The company anticipates that the renewed licences will enable it to restore normal operations, thereby strengthening its market presence and positively influencing its financial standing. With the court's favorable order, Som Distilleries will soon be able to resume its operations at the Bhopal plant, which will facilitate the generation of sales within Madhya Pradesh.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Som Distilleries & Breweries Ltd on Friday announced that the Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed an order rejecting its applications for renewal of excise licences. The court also directed the renewal of all manufacturing licences within 15 days. Court Order Details The High Court delivered its judgement on September 24, 2026, setting aside the order dated June 18, 2026, which had…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}