TAPAN KUMAR SADHUKHAN vs FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the Food Corporation of India's tender process for the sale of sub-standard rice, emphasizing compliance with the Food & Supplies Department's guidelines. The Court held that the tender notice must ensure that stocks deemed unfit for human consumption are not sold without proper upgradation, as per the Food Safety and Standards Act. The Court vacated the High Court's interim order, reinforcing the need for adherence to statutory requirements in food safety.