Delhi Development Authority And Anr vs Uee Electrical Engg. (P) Ltd. And Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's ruling that the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) acted unlawfully by not awarding a contract to M/s UEE Electricals Engg. P. Ltd. The Court found that the DDA's decision was influenced by an incident involving physical assault by a director of the respondent company, which was not a valid ground for disqualification. The Court affirmed the High Court's order for costs to be paid to the respondent and allowed the respondent to pursue damages if desired, emphasizing adherence to fair tendering processes under relevant administrative law principles.