M. P. MITTAL vs STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that under Article 226 of the Constitution, the High Court has the discretion to refuse relief if granting it would defeat the interests of justice. The appellant, who guaranteed the payment of dividends due from M/s. Depro Foods Limited, was found liable as a guarantor and had not made any effort to discharge his liability. The Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the High Court's decision to deny relief, emphasizing the need for a brief statement of reasons when dismissing writ petitions in limine.