Mineral Area Development Authority & ANR. v. M/S Steel Authority of India & ANR.: Emphasis on Prospective Overruling
The Supreme Court of India while allowing retrospective application of its ruling explained that the doctrine of prospective overruling means an old well-established principle of law is overruled and the new legal principle would be applicable for all future instances. The intent of the doctrine is to avoid any injustice or hardships for the parties […]