SHANTI DEVI vs STATE OF SIKKIM

The Supreme Court addressed the cancellation of a Trade Licence under Rule 12(m) of the Sikkim Trade Licence and Misc. Provisions Rules, 1985, which was challenged by the appellant on grounds of violation of Articles 21, 14, 19, and 300(A) of the Constitution of India. The Court held that the cancellation was illegal as it was done without considering the pending application for transfer of the licence, thus violating the principles of natural justice. The Court directed the authorities to reconsider the appellant's application for the Trade Licence in light of the constitutional provisions cited.