State Of Orissa And Ors vs Mangalam Timber Products Ltd. Etc

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision striking down the State of Orissa's proposal to revise the terms for supplying raw material to the respondent, citing the principle of promissory estoppel. The Court clarified that a written contract is not necessary for the application of promissory estoppel, as the respondent relied on the State's representations to establish its industry. The appeal by the State was dismissed, affirming that the State cannot benefit from its own omissions after inducing reliance by the respondent.