M/S. Bharat Coking Coal Ltd.& Ors vs M/S Sarswati Hard Coke ...

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's order disposing of the Letters Patent Appeal as infructuous was not in accordance with its earlier directive dated 11th February 2005, which mandated the High Court to consider the appeal on merits. The Court emphasized the necessity for the High Court to adhere to its instructions and remitted the matter back for a proper hearing. Consequently, the civil appeal was allowed, setting aside the High Court's order and directing a merits-based consideration of the appeal.