HARAKCHAND RATANCHAND BANTHIA Vs. UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE Judgment of the court was delivered by -

(2.) IN these petitions which have been filed under Article 32 of the Constitution common question is presented for determination, namely, whether the Gold (Control) Act, 1968 (Act No. 45 of 1948), is constitutionally valid.

(3.) CH. III contains a number of restrictions relating to the manufacture, acquisition, possession, or delivery of gold. Section 16 provides for declarations as to articles and ornaments. CH. VII relates to dealers. Section 27 of this CH. as regards licensing of dealers may be quoted :