MALIK BROTHERS vs NARENDRA DADHICH

The Supreme Court held that public interest litigation (PIL) must serve the purpose of redressing public injury and protecting social rights, rather than advancing individual interests. The Court quashed the Madhya Pradesh High Court's order that had annulled an auction and an arbitrator's award favoring the appellant, emphasizing that PILs should not be misused for personal gain. The judgment reinforces the principle that courts must ensure that the integrity of PILs is maintained to prevent them from becoming tools for individual benefit.