SUKHVINDER PAL BIPAN KUMAR vs STATE OF PUNJAB & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the second proviso to clause 11(1) of the Punjab Foodgrains Dealers Licensing and Price Control Order, 1978, affirming that it allows the licensing authority to suspend a license without prior notice for up to 90 days during pending proceedings. The Court ruled that this power is not excessive or arbitrary, thus not violating Article 14 or Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution. The suspension is deemed a necessary interim measure to protect public interest while ensuring compliance with licensing conditions.