Indian Oil Corporation Limited vs M/S Shree Niwas Ramgopal

The Supreme Court examined whether a statutory corporation, acting in a high-handed and arbitrary manner, violated principles of fairness in a commercial dispute. The case involved the Indian Oil Corporation Limited's failure to supply kerosene as mandated by a writ of mandamus upheld by the High Court. The Court scrutinized the actions of the corporation, emphasizing the importance of fair and equitable conduct by state instrumentalities. Ultimately, the Court upheld the High Court's order directing the supply, reinforcing the obligation of public entities to act justly.