Kanhaiya Lal Agrawal vs Union Of India & Ors

The case examines whether a tender can be rejected for a minor discrepancy where rates were mentioned in figures but omitted in words, despite the tenderer being the lowest bidder. The Supreme Court analyzed the balance between strict adherence to tender conditions and the principle of avoiding arbitrary rejection of competitive bids. The court evaluated whether such a formal omission constitutes a material deviation that justifies disqualification.