STATE OF ORISSA vs NARAIN PRASAD

The Supreme Court ruled that the respondents, having entered into contracts with the Government of Orissa for the sale of liquor and defaulted on their obligations, cannot seek enforcement of the contract under Article 226 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that the provisions of the Bihar and Orissa Excise Act, 1915, particularly Sections 22, 27, and 29, govern the grant of excise licenses and the imposition of duties. The Court held that the High Court's decision to uphold the respondents' contention was erroneous, leading to the dismissal of their appeal.