M/S SATNAM AGRO INDUSTRIES vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court ordered the public auction of paddy/rice in court custody at Guruharsahai, District Firozpur, to be conducted by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate with assistance from the District Collector. The sale proceeds are to be paid to the appellant, M/s. Satnam Agro Industries, contingent upon the firm providing a bank guarantee. The Court emphasized that all rights and contentions of the parties remain open for future proceedings, and directed the expeditious resolution of pending civil and criminal cases.