UNION OF INDIA vs HANUMAN INDUSTRIES

The Supreme Court upheld the Guwahati High Court's decision mandating the Union of India to process applications for financial assistance under the 'Scheme of Promotion of Industries in North East' (SPINE) within a stipulated period. The Court emphasized that the authorities must not adopt arbitrary methods in disbursing financial assistance, ensuring compliance with the principles of fairness and transparency. The judgment reinforced the need for timely action by administrative bodies in processing applications under government schemes.