In Brief
This judgment addresses whether purchasers bringing agricultural produce into a Rajasthan market area must pay market fees when the goods were sold outside the State. The Court held that market fees apply if title passes when goods are delivered in the market area. Examining the contracts' terms—specifically a clause stating "seller's responsibility ceases upon delivery"—the Court concluded this language shows the seller retained ownership until delivery in the market area. Therefore, the sale was completed there, making the goods subject to market fee. The Court dismissed Arihant Udhyog's appeal but allowed other appellants' appeals, requiring the High Court to individually examine each appellant's contract rather than applying a uniform judgment to all cases."
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