Bombay High Court Permits Pune Convenience Store to Operate 24x7​

The Bombay High Court has permitted 'The New Shop,' a convenience retail store in Pune, to operate 24x7, emphasizing that such stores provide flexibility to consumers and boost the economy and employment.

The store’s owner, Accelerate Productx Ventures Pvt. Ltd., challenged a police directive to shut down at night, arguing that the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act, 2017, does not restrict store hours. 

The court ruled in favor of the store, noting that state regulations do not impose any time limits on such businesses.

The court also acknowledged a misinterpretation by the Pune Police, who mistakenly applied rules meant for restaurants.