THE STATE OF BIHAR v. UNITED SPIRITS LIMITED

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION

CIVIL APPEAL No. /2026 [Arising out of SLP (C) No.25469/2024]

1. Leave granted.

2. We have heard Mr. A.N.S. Nadkarni, learned senior counsel

appearing for the State of Bihar and Mr. Jayant Mehta, learned

senior counsel appearing for the respondent.

3. Bearing in mind the fact that during the pendency of the

special leave petition, a further order dated 22nd April, 2025 has

been passed by the State adversely affecting the respondent’s

interest, we dispose of the appeal by granting liberty to the

respondent to challenge such order dated 22nd April, 2025 before

the appropriate forum in appropriate proceedings, if so advised.

4. The order dated 01st July, 2024 impugned in this appeal,

however, stands set aside.

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5. Mr. Nadkarni assures that for a period of four weeks, no

coercive action shall be taken against the respondent.

6. All points on merits are left open.

7. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of.

…………………………………………J. [DIPANKAR DATTA]

…………………………………………J. [SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA]

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