Prior Executive Decision Doesn't Bar Legislature From Taking Contrary View : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India ruled that a prior executive decision does not preclude the legislature from adopting a contrary stance. The case involved the doctrine of promissory estoppel and legitimate expectation, where it was argued that the executive's past commitments should bind legislative actions. However, the Court clarified that while the doctrine of legitimate expectation could apply, it does not restrict the legislature from enacting new laws or taking different views. This ruling emphasizes that legislative authority can supersede executive decisions, reinforcing the dynamic nature of lawmaking and governance.