M/S SUSHILA CHEMICALS P.LTD. vs BHARAT COKING COAL LTD..

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the suspension of coal supply to the appellants by Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) following allegations of criminal conspiracy under Section 120-B IPC and Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Court held that the suspension was justified due to the serious nature of the allegations and the breach of the Fuel Supply Agreement (FSA) terms, emphasizing that the appellants could not divert coal for resale. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the actions taken by BCCL as lawful and necessary to protect public interest.