M/S. Dharampal Satyapal Ltd. & Anr vs State Of Bihar & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the market fee levied on Zafrani Zarda under the Bihar Agricultural Produce Market Act, 1960, specifically referencing the amendment made on 30th April 1982 which included Zafrani Zarda in the definition of 'agricultural produce'. The Court held that the High Court's previous judgment did not consider this amendment, thus the assessment of market fee from the date of the amendment was valid. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the legality of the market fee as per the amended provisions of the Act.