PANNALAL vs STATE OF BOMBAY AND ORS.

The Supreme Court ruled that the State Government was not liable for contracts related to the construction of hospitals by the appellant, affirming the High Court's dismissal of the suits against the State. The Court clarified that under Order 41, Rule 33 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the appellate court has the authority to grant relief to respondents against other respondents, even if a cross-objection was not filed. The case was remanded to the High Court to determine appropriate relief under the provisions of Order 41, Rule 33.