In Brief
The Union of India challenged a High Court order that disposed of a writ petition without deciding it on merits. The High Court had relied solely on a statement by Union counsel which was based on incorrect briefing from officials, rather than examining the substantive issues. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and remanded the case to the High Court for fresh hearing and disposal on merits, holding it just and proper to afford the parties a full consideration of their claims in accordance with law.
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