DISTRICT COLLECTOR OF HYDERABAD & ORS. vs M/S. IBRAHIM & CO. ETC.

The Supreme Court held that the executive order restricting sugar allocation to Cooperative Stores violated Article 301, which guarantees freedom of trade and commerce. The Court ruled that such executive action cannot cancel licenses without following the prescribed statutory procedure under the Andhra Pradesh Sugar Dealers Licensing Order. Furthermore, the order was not protected under Articles 358 and 359 due to its discriminatory nature against the respondents, who were recognized dealers. The appeal was allowed, affirming the High Court's decision.