Anto Jeba Stelwin v. The Chief Controller
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench — Krishnan Ramasamy, J. — W.P.(MD) No.4882 of 2026 — decided 23.02.2026. Guarantor's writ under Article 226 seeking discharge from guarantee given for HPCL dealership to fifth respondent and cancellation of Letter of Intent dated 02.01.2026. HPCL's E-mail dated 23.02.2026 showed the guarantor's affidavit was never considered for want of supporting fund documents; Court held question of discharge did not arise; petition disposed of, no costs. Keywords: writ of mandamus, guarantee, dealership, Letter of Intent, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Department of Explosive, Tuticorin, guarantor affidavit, no costs, disposed.
What did the court decide?
None — the Writ Petition was disposed of with no costs; no direction was issued either to take action against the fourth respondent or to cancel the Letter of Intent dated 02.01.2026.