VISHNU DAYAL JHUNJHUNWALA & ANR. vs UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Central Government's order taking over the management of the appellant's Sugar Mill under Rule 125 of the Defence of India Rules, 1962, despite the appellant's claim that the mill had ceased operations. The Court clarified that Rule 125A provides the authority to take over management even if the undertaking is closed, emphasizing that the definition of 'undertaking' in Rule 125A is descriptive and does not require ongoing operations. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the actions of the authorized controller as lawful and binding.