MP High Court Quashes Licence Rejection, Orders Renewal for Som Distilleries
The Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed the Excise Commissioner's June 18, 2026 order rejecting Som Distilleries' liquor licence renewal applications, directing renewal within 15 days. The court awarded costs to the company and preserved its right to claim damages for operational losses. The licences had been suspended following allegations linked to illicit liquor transport and discrepancies in renewal declarations. The ruling enables Som Distilleries to resume operations at its Bhopal plant, potentially improving its financial position.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (64/100). Lens Score 49/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 26 Sept, 11:10 am. Other outlets followed.