IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.16868 of 2010 RAM BAHADUR KUMAR . Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS . ----------- 2/ 29/11/2010 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State. It is submitted that Singheshwar P.S. Case No.14/09 was lodged against the petitioner for alleged violation of the conditions provided under Section-7 of the Essential Commodities Act on suspicion of alleged black-marketing etc. violating the conditions of the licence. This led to the suspension of his of his licence on 9.3.2009. By judgement and order dated 23.4.2010 of the Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate, Madhepura he has been acquitted. Notwithstanding his representation dated 10.5.2010, his licence continues under suspension. No counter affidavit has been filed by the respondents. If there be no other ground for suspension of the licence except for the criminal case, the suspension clearly becomes non est in view of the acquittal in the criminal case. The respondents are directed to resume supplies to the petitioner unless his licence has been suspended and/or cancelled in accordance with law on - 2 - any other ground forthwith. The writ stands allowed. KC ( Navin Sinha, J.)