SATYANARAYAN SULTANIA . vs STATE OF CHHATISGARH — SLP(Crl) No. 6289/2008

Case Summary: Satyanarayana Sultania v. State of Chhattisgarh Outcome: The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition, upholding the High Court's dismissal of the revision petition. The Court affirmed the seizure and confiscation of 100 bags (75 quintals) of paddy that was transported without required licensing documents on February 3, 2000. Key Ruling: The Court rejected the petitioner's argument that the consignment fell below the 200-quintal threshold defining a "dealer" under the Licensing Order, 1991. The Court held that the definition applies to dealers' overall business capacity, not individual transactions, and that transporters must carry accompanying documents (receipt/invoice with transaction details) as safeguards against clandestine dealing in food grains, regardless of quantity. Next Steps: No further appeal or next hearing mentioned; judgment final. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.