Saurashtra Oil Mills Association, ... vs State Of Gujarat And Anr.

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Gujarat Essential Articles (Licensing, Control Stock Declaration) Order, 1981, specifically the amendments made on 26th July 2000, which imposed stock limits on edible oilseeds and oils. The Court ruled that the State's action was within the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and did not violate any fundamental rights. The judgment affirmed the legality of the stock limits set for wholesalers and retailers, thereby dismissing the writ petition filed by the appellants.