Saguurjaasrhattra Oil Mills ... vs State Of Gujarat & Another

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Gujarat Essential Articles (Licensing, Control Stock Declaration) Order, 1981, which amended stock limits for edible oilseeds and oils under Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. The Court found that the State's power to regulate stock limits was valid and necessary for maintaining supply and preventing hoarding. The judgment confirmed the legality of the amended stock limits set by the State Order, rejecting the appellants' challenge.