Directorate Of Edu. & Ors vs Edu.Comp Datamatics Ltd. & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the extent of judicial review under Article 226 concerning tender eligibility criteria set by the Directorate of Education, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. The Court held that the High Court erred in finding the turnover requirement of Rs. 20 crores arbitrary, emphasizing that eligibility criteria must have a rational nexus to the objectives of the project. The Court upheld the government's decision to set a higher turnover threshold to ensure quality education, thereby affirming the validity of the tender terms.