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Calcutta High Court Lets West Bengal Liquor Shops Reopen After Election Suspension
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🗓 14 Nov 2026, 10:37 AM
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The Calcutta High Court has granted West Bengal liquor license holders permission to resume operations for the remaining period of their licenses, following a suspension imposed during the election period.
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that liquor license holders in West Bengal may resume operations for the remaining duration of their licences, following a suspension imposed during the election period.
The court cited the Supreme Court's directive that licences should not be revoked for election-related reasons and noted that the suspension had caused financial losses to licensees.
Under the ruling, shops can reopen from the date of the decision, but must adhere to all existing regulations and maintain the licence terms.
The decision is expected to ease pressure on the liquor industry and restore normal commercial activity in the state.
The court cited the Supreme Court's directive that licences should not be revoked for election-related reasons and noted that the suspension had caused financial losses to licensees.
Under the ruling, shops can reopen from the date of the decision, but must adhere to all existing regulations and maintain the licence terms.
The decision is expected to ease pressure on the liquor industry and restore normal commercial activity in the state.