Grosons Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd. & Anr vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the blacklisting of a contractor by the State government does not require adherence to statutory rules, as the relationship is contractual. The Court emphasized that while civil consequences arise from such an order, the principles of natural justice, specifically audi alteram partem, were sufficiently observed by providing an opportunity to show cause. The Court affirmed the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition challenging the blacklisting order, concluding that the appellant was not entitled to receive all materials related to the charges prior to the issuance of the show cause notice.