Case Name: United Spirits Ltd. vs State of Maharashtra (Miscellaneous Application No. 1777/2026 in SLP(C) No. 17091/2026)
Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order/Decision Date: 27-05-2026
Original Order Date: 12-05-2026 (granting four weeks to deposit Rs 50 crore)
Parties Involved
Petitioner: United Spirits Limited
Counsel: Senior Advocate Sitesh Mukherjee, AOR Sandeep Devashish Das
Respondent: State of Maharashtra & Others
Issues / Allegations / Violations
United Spirits sought a further extension beyond the four‑week period ordered on 12‑05‑2026 to deposit a penalty of Rs 50 crore imposed by the State of Maharashtra.
The petition argued that additional time was required to arrange the payment.
Findings & Observations
The Court considered the petitioner's request and the circumstances presented.
It determined that an extension could be granted but limited to a specific period to ensure timely compliance.
Penalties / Settlements / Directions
The Court modified its earlier order, directing United Spirits to deposit the full amount of Rs 50 crore within eight weeks from the date of this order.
The Court expressly stated that no further extension would be permitted.
Corrective Actions & Future Obligations
United Spirits must arrange and complete the payment of Rs 50 crore within the stipulated eight‑week timeframe.
The Miscellaneous Application is deemed disposed of following this modification.
Final Ruling & Enforcement
The order dated 12‑05‑2026 is modified as per the above directions.
The Court’s order was digitally signed on 27‑05‑2026 at 17:32:20 IST by Justice Pamidighantam and Justice Alok Aradhe.
Non‑compliance with the eight‑week deadline may attract further legal consequences as per applicable law.
