Orient Pearl Hotels Limited v Cey-Nor Foundation Limited and others – CA WRIT APPLICATION 226/18-2021

In the case between Orient Pearl Hotels Limited and Cey-Nor Foundation Limited (along with associated officials), the court addressed the issue of entitlement to prerogative writs based on an alleged legitimate expectation for renewal of a commercial lease after expiration. It was held that the Petitioner failed to establish any clear assurance or promise from the Respondents that could give rise to a legitimate expectation of lease renewal, and that discretionary relief was further precluded due to the Petitioner’s failure to disclose material facts and lack of clean hands. Principles governing legitimate expectation and the requirements for equitable relief were reaffirmed, relying on established case law and statutory interpretation. The decision emphasizes that renewal of public contra