UNION OF INDIA vs M/S KHAZIRANGA TOBACCO PRODUCTS(P)LTD.

The Supreme Court directed the High Court to dispose of pending writ petitions within two months, emphasizing that the High Court should not be influenced by its previous interim observations and should avoid unnecessary adjournments. The Court's holding reinforces the importance of timely judicial proceedings and the need for lower courts to adhere to deadlines. The appeals were disposed of without any order as to costs.