THE ENERGY AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE vs SUHRID SUDARSHAN SHAH .

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of leasing government orchards to private parties without an auction process, as challenged under Article 226 of the Constitution. The Court held that the High Court must reassess whether the State's policy of leasing these orchards serves public interest, particularly in light of the admissions made by the State regarding the economic implications. The judgment emphasized the need for transparency and adherence to proper procedures in public resource allocation, ultimately remanding the case for further consideration by the High Court.