Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. & Ors vs Partha Sarathi Sen Roy & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court's ruling that Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. qualifies as a 'State' under Article 12 of the Constitution of India, making it subject to writ jurisdiction. The Court emphasized that the majority shareholding by a government company and the nature of its operations in public interest establish its status as an authority. Consequently, the termination of employment of respondent Partha Sarathi Sen Roy was deemed amenable to judicial review, affirming the High Court's decision to quash the termination order.