West Bengal Small Industries ... vs M/S. Sona Promoters Pvt. Ltd. And Others

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Calcutta High Court which quashed the eviction order against Bengal Potteries Limited, emphasizing that the West Bengal Small Industries Development Corporation must adhere to the principles of natural justice before terminating a lease under Section 3(2) of the West Bengal Small Industries Development Corporation Act, 1978. The Court clarified that the Corporation, as a government entity, is obligated to provide reasonable opportunities to lessees to comply with lease conditions. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling in favor of the respondent.