NEWABGANJ SUGAR MILLS CO. LTD. & ANR. vs UNION OF INDIA AND ETC.

The Supreme Court held that the sugar millers, who sold sugar at inflated prices under a court stay order, had no legal or moral claim to retain the profits gained from such sales. The Court emphasized the need for judicial conscience to restore the amounts unjustly enriched from consumers, directing the Registrar to encash bank guarantees and settle consumer claims efficiently. The judgment reinforced the principle that public injury caused by misuse of court processes must be rectified promptly, ensuring consumer protection and restoring community trust in the justice system.