ASSOCIATION OF REGISTRATION PLATES vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of Notices Inviting Tenders (NITs) issued by State Governments for High Security Registration Plates under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The Court held that the tender conditions were discriminatory under Article 14 of the Constitution, favoring foreign manufacturers and creating a monopoly, thus violating the fundamental right to trade under Article 19(1)(g). The Court emphasized the need for fair competition and directed the State Governments to revise the tender conditions to ensure inclusivity and compliance with constitutional mandates.