Tender alterations after bid submission arbitrary and violative of Article 14: Calcutta High Court
Respondent authorities are instructed to proceed with the tender process based on the original tender document.
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No proper coordination between different Govt. departments, not a defence for not complying with Court’s orders: Delhi HC directs Finance secretary to be present for next hearing
Delhi High Court opined that, if the orders passed by this Court would not be implemented, it would lead to a situation where each department of the Government would be raising objections to the statement made by the other department.
Calcutta High Court dismisses challenge to appointment of Fair Price Shop dealer on meeting of all eligibility criteria
Calcutta High Court observed that the Courts should refrain from interfering in the grant of contracts or licenses unless there is clear arbitrariness or malafide conduct.
Courts should exercise restraint in exercising power of judicial review in contracts involving complex technical issues; SC reiterates
Supreme Court viewed that the Division Bench of Karnataka High Court, which was considering an appeal against a judgment of a Single Judge rejecting the writ petition, ought to have proceeded with circumspection.
‘Blacklisting Orders passed for an indefinite period not permissible under law’: Allahabad HC sets out contents for notice
“The notice is required to state the grounds necessitating the action and the penalty proposed specifically and unambiguously and is also required to adhere to the principles of natural justice”
[LPG Cylinders Tender] Delhi HC upholds restriction to prevent single entity with common ownership from submitting multiple bids and monopolizing the market
“The aim of fostering diverse supplier base can serve as counterbalance to intrinsic challenges posed by oligopsonistic market. By discouraging market domination by single entity, tender conditions are designed to mitigate the risks associated with limited buyer options, thereby creating more level playing field for all market participants.”
‘Right to conduct business is subject to reasonable restrictions’; Delhi HC dismisses plea to quash Northern Railways tender notification on new trains
“Engaging in opportunistic litigation undermines the fairness and credibility of the tendering process, creating an environment of unpredictability. Such practices must be strongly discouraged to ensure the integrity of the tendering system of procurement.”
[Non-supply of Inspection Report] Allahabad High Court declares State Government order, cancelling mining lease as arbitrary
Allahabad High Court said that the proceedings against the petitioner based only on inspection report is arbitrary.
Supreme Court| Procuring medicines only from IMPCL & not from others mentioned under National AYUSH Mission Operational Guidelines is arbitrary
Inviting tenders from the entities mentioned in paragraph 4(vi)(b) of the National AYUSH Mission Operational Guidelines is the most transparent and non-arbitrary method of allocation that can be undertaken. Hence, the appellant must henceforth purchase Ayurvedic medicines only through a free and transparent procedure such as tenders, and deviation from this rule to procure medicines by nomination can be done, only if exceptional circumstances exist.
Mere disagreement with decision-making process of tender authority not a reason for a Constitutional Court to interfere; Allahabad High Court allows State to go ahead with tendering process as per law
Allahabad High Court viewed that the tender authority, has been given a certain degree of leverage by the courts, being the best person to understand its requirements. Hence, a mere disagreement with the authority's decision-making process is not a reason for a constitutional court to interfere.
Madras High Court |Duty of the law enforcing agencies to be more vigilant in curbing the social media menace and maintain the social decorum and harmony in society
The citizens, through the various social media platforms cause havoc to the nation and degrade the credibility and respect which the other countries around the globe have on Mother India
State cannot declare a GST rate and make it binding on the bidder; Supplier, being liable to pay GST, must quote the relevant HSN Code: SC
Supreme Court: In an important ruling of Goods and Service Tax (GST), the bench of KM Joseph* and Hrishikesh Roy, JJ has
Cal HC | Policy decisions of State not to be disturbed unless found to be grossly arbitrary or irrational; prayer for extension of lease rejected
Calcutta High Court: Shampa Sarkar, J. decided on a petition which was filed for a direction upon the respondents 7 and 8
Refusal to continue to execute a contract unless reciprocal promises are performed by the other party is not abandonment of contract: SC
Supreme Court: Explaining the law on abandonment on contractual obligation, the bench of Hemant Gupta and V. Ramasubramanian*, JJ has held that
[Bomikhal Flyover Collapse] Is permanent debarment of guilty contractor too harsh? What makes an order a pre-determined one? Supreme Court answers
Supreme Court: The Division Bench comprising of M. R. Shah* and B.V. Nagarathna, JJ., held that if a tentative decision is taken
J&K and Ladakh HC | Mandatory Vehicle Location Tracker and insertion of Panic button; HC directs government to ensure effective implementation of Rule 125-H of MV Rules
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court: The Division Bench comprising of Dhiraj Singh Thakur and Mohan Lal, JJ., directed the Union
Lessee learns of cancellation of tender from Newspaper Report. SC holds authority can’t circumvent the requirement of providing effective hearing
“Natural justice is the sworn enemy of intolerant authority”
We have our own doubt whether High Court can permit one of the bidder to modify its offer under Article 226: SC
“High Court has used the word writ petition is disposed of. Once the writ of mandamus was issued, instead of disposing of the writ petition, the High Court ought to have allowed the writ petition.”
Law on Article 12 of Constitution of India | World Bank a Government Agency or not? Del HC decides
Delhi High Court: Deciding the issue of whether World Bank is a government agency or not, the Division Bench of Vipin Sanghi
Del HC | Ambiguity in contractually stipulated obligations favours whom? Court discusses while refusing interference in arbitral award
Delhi High Court: Sanjeev Narula, J., refused to interfere in the interim arbitral award whereby the sole arbitrator had allowed certain claims of