SHILLONG, India, April 26 -- Meghalaya High Court issued the following judgment/order on March 26:
Mr. N.D.Chullai, learned AAG assisted by Ms. R.Colney, learned GA for the respondents, today has apprised the Court that as per the Meghalaya Excise Act, the distance as per Rule 183 (2) (a), No IMFL and Beer retail 'OFF' and "ON' license shall be established in any area within a distance of 200 (two hundred) meters from any place of public worship or educational institution or hospital.
In the instant case, it is noted that in the Minutes of the meeting held on 19-03-2026, it has been categorically recorded that the wineshop of the petitioner is approximately 200 meters away from Tura Town Church and the Niksenggittim Baptist Church, and al...