Supreme Court of India

State of Arunachal Pradesh v. Nezone Law House, Assam

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Reported as [2008] 5 S.C.R. 948
Bench Arijit Pasayat J.
Decided 1 April 2008

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Evidence Act, 1872; s. 115/Constitution of India, 1950; Articles 14, 166 and 299: c Promissory estoppel against State - State allegedly promising to purchase certain number of sets of Acts and Rules - Later denied to purchase - Promissory estoppel and legitimate expectation - Applicability of - Held: Not applicable - Since the view of several Government departments involved, the question of any oral view/promise expressed by Minister not relevant - Promise as allegedly made not supported by any consideration, therefore, not actionable - Doctrine of promissory estoppel could be evoked by the

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