State Of Bihar And Others vs Jain Plastics And Chemicals Limited

The Supreme Court ruled that the High Court erred in exercising its jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to grant relief for breach of contract, emphasizing that writ jurisdiction is not the appropriate remedy for enforcing contractual obligations. The Court reiterated that when an alternative remedy exists, it should be pursued instead of invoking writ jurisdiction. The appeal was allowed, overturning the High Court's decision that had favored the respondent-Company in a contractual dispute regarding the supply of PVC fittings, which had been wrongfully adjudicated in writ proceedings.