COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE, RAJKOT vs M/S. SUBHASH ROLLING MILLS .

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's refusal to entertain the writ petition based on purported delay was erroneous, as the appellants had taken various steps to pursue their grievances without undue delay. The Court emphasized the need for the High Court to hear the writ petition on its merits, given that the tendered shops had not yet become functional and no decision on the Expression of Interest had been communicated. The appeal was disposed of with directions for the High Court to expedite the hearing of the writ petition by 24th March 2008.