STATE OF ORISSA AND ORS. vs HARINARAYAN JAISWAL AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the powers conferred on the Government under Sections 22 and 29 of the Bihar and Orissa Excise Act, 1915, are absolute and do not constitute arbitrary power. The Court ruled that the Government's discretion to accept or reject bids without assigning reasons is valid and does not violate Articles 14 and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution. The appeal was allowed, affirming the Government's authority to determine the adequacy of auction bids for selling liquor privileges.