HAJI T.M. HASSAN RAWTHER vs KERALA FINANCIAL CORPORATION.

The Supreme Court held that while public property should generally be sold via public auction or tenders to ensure fairness and avoid bias (Article 14), deviations are permissible in compelling situations. In this case, the respondent State Corporation acted justifiably by negotiating with the next highest bidder after the appellant failed to fulfill payment obligations despite multiple extensions. The Court dismissed the appellant's appeal, affirming that the respondent's actions were fair and legitimate under the circumstances.