GHAIO MALL & SONS vs THE STATE OF DELHI & OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that under Article 226 of the Constitution, when a writ of certiorari is issued, the inferior court or quasi-judicial body must produce the entire records for the superior court's review. The Court found that the applications for a liquor license were never placed before the Chief Commissioner, and thus the High Court's reliance on an evasive letter was misplaced. The Court reversed the High Court's order, emphasizing the necessity of transparency in administrative decisions under the Punjab Excise Act, 1914, and the Delhi Liquor License Rules, 1935.