ESSAR STEEL LTD. vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Central Government's policy directive dated 06.03.2007 regarding the pricing of Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG), stating that the Union of India has the authority to implement such policy decisions. The Court found that the directive aimed to ensure non-discriminatory pricing for RLNG, which is in the public interest, and did not violate the fundamental rights of the appellants under Article 14 of the Constitution. Consequently, the appeals by Essar Steel Ltd. were dismissed, affirming the High Court's majority decision.