STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND ORS. vs R.K.B.K. LTD.

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Calcutta High Court, which overturned the Single Judge's order requiring the respondent to appeal to an alternative forum. The Court found that the authority which issued the adverse order against the respondent lacked jurisdiction under the West Bengal Kerosene Oil Control Order, 1968, specifically referencing paragraph 5(1). The Court held that the jurisdiction of the authority had expired due to the time limits set in the Control Order, thus affirming the High Court's ruling.