U O I vs RANCHI MUN. CROPN.

The Supreme Court held that the Municipality's demand for service charges from the Railways was ultra vires its powers, referencing Section 135 of the Railways Act and Article 285 of the Constitution. The Court reaffirmed that the earlier dismissal of a writ petition does not constitute res judicata in this context, especially since the demand was recurring and unlawful. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the writ was issued as prayed for, with no costs awarded.