L.I.C. OF INDIA vs CONSUMER EDN. & RESEARCH CENTRE

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of conditions imposed by the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) under Table 58, which were challenged as arbitrary and discriminatory under Articles 14, 19(1)(g), and 21 of the Constitution. The Court upheld the High Court's ruling that certain conditions were unconstitutional, specifically those requiring proposals only from government or reputed firms, while affirming the legitimacy of other eligibility criteria. The appeal by LIC against the striking down of these conditions was partially dismissed, reinforcing the principle that arbitrary restrictions violate the right to equality.