HARMINDER SINGH ARORA vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the government must act fairly and justly in awarding contracts, as per Article 14 of the Constitution of India. The Court found that the rejection of the appellant's lower bid in favor of a higher bid from a government agency was arbitrary and discriminatory, violating the principles of law governing tender processes. The High Court's dismissal of the writ petition was deemed unjustified, leading to the allowance of the appeal and the reinstatement of the appellant's tender.