ORISSA AGRO INDS.CORP.LTD. vs BHARATI INDUSTRIES

The Supreme Court upheld the Orissa High Court's decision directing the appellant-Corporation to pay Rs. 8.5 lakhs to the respondent within three months, with interest at 12% per annum for default. The Court found that the respondent had made a valid claim for the non-delivery of materials after payment, despite the Corporation's argument that the matter was merely a breach of contract and should be resolved in civil court. The Court established that the writ petition was maintainable due to the nature of the grievance involving public interest and the failure of the Corporation to deliver the agreed materials.