KRISHNAN KAKKANTH vs GOVT. OF KERALA

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the circulars issued by the Government of Kerala and the Registrar of Co-operative Societies, which mandated that pumpsets under the Comprehensive Coconut Development Programme be supplied primarily through Kerala Agro Industries Corporation (KAICO) and Regional Agro Industries Corporation (RAIDCO), rather than private dealers. The Court found that these circulars were justified in promoting cooperative institutions and ensuring a streamlined distribution process. The appeal challenging the High Court's decision was dismissed, affirming the legality of the directives.