H.S.S.K. NIYAMI AND ORS. vs UNION OF INDIA AND ANR.

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 3(3C) of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, stating it is protected under Article 31C of the Constitution. The Court ruled that the fixation of sugar prices and zoning is a legislative policy decision based on expert recommendations, and thus does not require individual notice or hearing before placing factories in a specific zone. The appeals challenging the inclusion of the appellants' factories in Zone No. 1 were dismissed, affirming that the provisions are constitutionally valid and do not violate principles of natural justice.