MAHARASHTRA RAJ.SAH. SAK. KAR.SANGH LTD. vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA .

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision that non-member sugarcane growers are entitled to receive the market price for their sugarcane, as opposed to the price fixed by the government under the Maharashtra Sugar Control Order. The Court emphasized that the absence of provisions for non-members in the control order rendered it invalid, and directed that disputes regarding pricing should be resolved by an independent authority. The ruling reinforces the rights of non-member growers and mandates fair compensation based on market rates, ensuring no unauthorized deductions are made from their payments.