The Bombay High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the Maharashtra government's decision to allow wine shops to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: The plea was filed by a social activist, who argued that the decision to allow wine shops to operate was contrary to the government's policy of promoting prohibition. Parties: The petitioner was a social activist, while the respondents included the Maharashtra government and wine shop owners. Legal issues: The main legal issue in the case was whether the government's decision to allow wine shops to operate was valid. Court observations: The high court observed that the decision to allow wine shops to operate was taken by the government to generate revenue and to prevent the sale of illicit liquor. Significance: The dismissal of the plea is significant as it upholds the government's decision to allow wine shops to operate. The case highlights the need for the government to balance its policy of promoting prohibition with the need to generate revenue during the pandemic.