Jagdish Chand Memorial Trust vs. State of Himachal Pradesh 2025 INSC 232 - Promissory Estoppel

Promissory estoppel -Withdrawal of  No Objection Certificate to commence Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital - HC dismissed writ petition - Dismissing appeal, SC observed: There can be no indefeasible right claimed on the basis of the grant issued, which is clearly illegal. There is no promise offered by the State or the Government by reason of the invalid order issued by the Department - When the officers of the government acts outside the scope of authority, the plea of promissory estoppel would not be available, especially since the doctrine of ultra vires comes into operation and the government cannot be held bound by the unauthorised actions of its officers.