RANJIT SINGH ETC. ETC. vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court ruled that under Article 32 of the Constitution, the petitioners are entitled to a fresh consideration of their quota for manufacturing firearms as per the Arms Act, 1959. The Court emphasized that the Government must evaluate the production capacity and economic viability of the petitioners' factories while restoring their original quotas. The Court held that the petitioners, having continuously sought restoration of their quotas, are not guilty of laches and are entitled to relief.