Madras High Court: Plea Challenging Ordnance Factory Conversion Dismissed

The Madras High Court dismissed a plea challenging the conversion of an ordnance factory, finding that the government followed lawful procedures and acted within its policy prerogatives. The Court noted that such decisions involving public sector units fall under administrative discretion and cannot be interfered with unless shown to be arbitrary or illegal. The verdict reinforces judicial restraint in economic and administrative policy matters concerning government undertakings.