Union Of India vs West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. And Anr

The Supreme Court held that the Railway Administration's freight charges contravened Section 28 of the Indian Railways Act, 1890, establishing that the Tribunal has the authority to declare unreasonable rates but lacks the power to order refunds. The Court affirmed the Tribunal's decision in favor of West Coast Paper Mills Limited and Dandeli Ferro Alloys Limited, recognizing the discriminatory treatment in freight charges. The appeals by the Union of India were dismissed, upholding the Tribunal's findings on unreasonableness and discrimination in freight rates.