LIPTON INDIA LTD. ETC vs STATE OF MARARASHTRA & ANR

The Supreme Court addressed the constitutional validity of the notification under the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948, concerning Lipton India Ltd. and Brook Bond India Ltd. The Court held that the limited activity of a salesman in a godown does not necessitate registration under Section 7 of the Act, especially given the outdated operational methods involving push-carts. The prosecution against the companies was deemed stale, and the State agreed not to pursue it, leading to the closure of the appeals without costs.