ASSAM SMALL SCALE IND. DEV. CORP. vs M/S. J.D. PHARMACEUTICALS

The Supreme Court examined the Assam Preferential Stores Purchase Act, 1989, particularly focusing on Sections 2(d), 2(f), 7, and 8, which aim to promote small scale industries in Assam by establishing a preferential purchasing system. The Court held that the Act's provisions, including the constitution of the State Store Purchase Board and the Purchase Committee, are valid and serve the legislative intent of supporting local industries. The judgment affirmed the necessity of adhering to the guidelines set forth in the Act for the procurement of goods by government entities.