MAHARASHTRA RAJYA S.S.KARKHANA SANGH&ORS vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Maharashtra Sugar Factories (Reservation of Areas and Regulation of Crushing & Sugarcane Supply) (Amendment) October, 1997, which was challenged by the appellants. The Court found that the amendment was made under the powers conferred by the Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966, specifically under Paragraphs (a), (c), and (f) of sub-clause (1) of Clause 6. The Court held that the amendment was within the legislative competence of the State and did not violate any constitutional provisions.