Anand Agro Chem India Ltd vs Suresh Chandra & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order allowing the District Magistrate to arrest the Directors and occupiers of a sugar mill for failing to pay Rs. 16.12 crores owed to sugarcane suppliers, as mandated by the U.P. Sugarcane (Regulation and Supply) Act, 1913. The Court found no merit in the appellant's claim that the arrest would violate Article 21 of the Constitution, emphasizing the need for compliance with statutory obligations. The appeal against the High Court's interim order was dismissed, affirming the enforcement of the payment due to farmers.