COMMON CAUSE A REGD. SOCIETY vs U.O.I .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of corruption in the allotment of petrol pumps by the Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Capt. Satish Sharma, under Article 32 of the Constitution. The Court noted that numerous allotments were made to relatives and associates of officials, raising serious concerns about the discretionary powers exercised in these allotments. The Court held that such practices undermine public trust and called for a thorough examination of the allotment process, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in government actions.