SAT PAL GUPTA & ANR. versus STATE OF HARYANA & ANR.

SAT PAL GUPTA & ANR. versus STATE OF HARYANA & ANR.

Rice bran, being commonly used as cattle and poultry feed, is a foodstuff within the meaning of section 2(a)(v) and consequently an essential commodity under the Act; thus, regulatory powers under section 3 may be exercised regarding its sale and supply.

Parties
Appellant: Sat Pal Gupta; Appellant: Sat Pal Gupta & Anr.; Respondent: State of Haryana; Respondent: State of Haryana & Anr.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
05 February 1982
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Essential Commodities, Interpretation of Foodstuffs, Constitutionality of Regulatory Orders
Constitutional Law Administrative Law Essential Commodities Interpretation of Foodstuffs Constitutionality of Regulatory Orders

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Parties

Sat Pal Gupta

Appellant

Sat Pal Gupta & Anr.

Appellant

State of Haryana

Respondent

State of Haryana & Anr.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether rice bran is an essential commodity under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955
  2. 2 Whether clause 3 of the Haryana Rice Bran (Distribution and Price) Control Order, 1967 is valid

Ratio Decidendi

Rice bran, being commonly used as cattle and poultry feed, is a foodstuff within the meaning of section 2(a)(v) and consequently an essential commodity under the Act; thus, regulatory powers under section 3 may be exercised regarding its sale and supply.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed without costs