Flemingo Dutyfree Shop Pvt. Ltd. & Anr vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's refusal to entertain the writ petition on grounds of delay was erroneous, as the appellants demonstrated that there was no actual delay in approaching the court. The Court emphasized the need for the High Court to hear the writ petition on its merits, considering the significant investments made and the lack of clarity regarding the acceptance of the Expression of Interest. The appeal was disposed of with directions for the High Court to expedite the hearing of the writ petition.