Assam Small Scale Ind. Dev. Corp. Ltd. & ... vs M/S. J.D. Pharmaceuticals & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the Assam Preferential Stores Purchase Act, 1989, emphasizing its purpose to promote small scale and cottage industries in Assam. The Court clarified that the Act mandates preferential treatment for products from these industries, particularly in government purchases, as outlined in Section 7. The ruling confirmed the constitutionality of the Act and the authority of the Assam State Stores Purchase Board in regulating purchases, thereby reinforcing the legislative intent to support local industries.