SANTOSH KUMAR JAIN vs THE STATE.UNION OF INDIA--Intervener.

The Supreme Court held that Section 3 of the Essential Supplies (Temporary Powers) Act, 1946, empowers the Central Government to issue specific orders regulating production, supply, and distribution of essential commodities, including directions to particular companies. The Court affirmed that the order made by the Governor of Bihar to search and seize sugar stock was valid, as it fell within the powers conferred by the Act. The appellant's conviction under Section 186 IPC for obstructing the officers was upheld, establishing that such powers include the authority to take direct action against specific entities.