PUNJAB COMMUNICATIONS LTD. vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed appeals by Punjab Communications Ltd (PCL) against the Punjab & Haryana High Court's judgment regarding a tender process for a telecom project funded by the Asian Development Bank. The Court noted that subsequent events rendered the writ petition infructuous, as the Union of India argued no relief could be granted. The Court held that the tender process must adhere to fair practices and transparency, emphasizing the need for proper evaluation of bids without undue influence or bias.