Question
Legal Studies Question on Jurisprudence
Which legal principle did the Supreme Court deal with in the case of Motilal Padampat Sagar Mills Co. Ltd. v. State of UP (1979) 2 SCC 409?
A
Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel
B
Doctrine of Waiver
C
Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation
D
Doctrine of Public Trust
Answer
Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel
Explanation
Solution
In the case of Motilal Padampat Sagar Mills Co. Ltd. v. State of UP, the Supreme Court dealt with the Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel. The principle prevents a party from departing from a promise that has been relied upon, even in the absence of a formal contract. This doctrine is applied when one party makes a promise, and the other party reasonably relies on it.